Pesto Tuna
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and easy-to-make Pesto Tuna recipe! Featuring succulent, perfectly seared tuna steaks, this dish comes to life with the bold flavors of basil pesto, zesty lemon juice, and a sautéed mix of juicy cherry tomatoes and garlic. Served over a bed of fresh, peppery arugula, it’s a light yet satisfying meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Ideal for seafood lovers, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe highlights simple, wholesome ingredients with a restaurant-quality touch. Perfect for busy evenings or impressing guests, Pesto Tuna is a nutritious, flavor-packed option for any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) Tuna steaks
- 4 tablespoons Basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups Arugula
Instructions
Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel and rub them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper on both sides. Let rest for 5 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tuna steaks to the pan.
Sear the tuna steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side for a medium-rare finish, or adjust cooking time based on your preferred level of doneness. Remove the tuna from the skillet and let rest on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly.
Stir in the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of pesto, mixing everything well. Cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat.
To serve, place a bed of arugula on each plate. Top with the cooked tuna steak and spoon the tomato-pesto mixture over the fish.
Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of pesto over the dish, and serve immediately. Optional: garnish with additional fresh basil leaves or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.1 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 137 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 1661 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 95.1 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.0 mcg | 55% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1933 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
