Seared Tuna with Tomato Bread Salad

Another delicious recipe from Stanley Tucci

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a shallow dish large enough to hold all the tuna steaks in a single layer, mix the lemon juice, thyme, rosemary, garlic, ¼ cup of the olive oil, vinegar, and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Add the tuna and coat with the marinade on both sides.

Step 3

Marinate the tuna at room temperature for at least 30 minutes but no more than 2 hours.

Step 4

To make the salad, preheat the oven to 300° F. Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until dry, about 8 minutes.

Step 5

Do not brown. Set aside.

Step 6

In a large bowl, stir the tomato wedges, cucumbers, and salt and pepper to taste, basil, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, and onion.

Step 7

Set aside for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Wipe a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet with the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and set over medium-high heat.

Step 9

When the skillet is hot, add the tuna and sear on both sides, about 1 minute per side for rare or 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Step 10

Add the bread cubes, vinegar, and olives to the tomato salad.

Step 11

Toss, and serve immediately with the tuna.