Seared Tuna with Spinach, Orange and Fennel Salad
This seared tuna with spinach, fennel, and orange salad is a nutritious and delicious dish that is high in protein, omega-3s, vitamins, and minerals, while also being low in calories. The tuna is seared to perfection, while the spinach and fennel salad is tossed with fresh oranges and a light dressing, creating a flavorful and healthy meal that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 2 Wild-caught tuna steaks
- 1 Fennel bulb Finely sliced
- 1 Red onion Finely sliced
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 2 Oranges
- 2 tbsp olive oil Extra virgin
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp fennel seeds Crushed
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- Fennel fronds Chopped
Instructions
- Peel the oranges and cut them in half. Put half an orange to one side and finely slice the rest
- Add spinach leaves, fennel, orange and red onion to a large bowl and toss to combine
- Squeeze juice from the half orange into a small bowl and add the vinegar, oil and fennel seeds. Season with salt and pepper
- Transfer salad to serving bowls
- Heat a pan to high heat and add a little olive oil
- Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper on both sides
- Sear the tuna on each side for 1-2 minutes. Take care not to overcook
- Slice the tuna steak and layer on top of the salad
- Whisk dressing and pour over tuna and salad
- Season, sprinkle with fennel fronds and serve