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Chilled Herb-Crusted Tuna Salad Recipe

Chilled Herb-Crusted Tuna Salad
David Murphy
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Serving Size 2

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • 2 Tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
  • 1 Tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 1 Sushi-grade tuna steak about 1 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 12 ounces red beets peeled and finely diced
  • 1 small can chilled mandarin orange segments drained
  • Avocado Salsa see recipe on blog
  • 1 Metal chef ring for structuring salad 2 inch diameter

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine parsley, chives, tarragon and kosher salt. Stir to blend.
  • Rub mixture into both sides of the tuna.
  • In a Large Sauté pan, heat the oil over high heat until pan is smoking.
  • Add the tuna and sear for 1 minute on each side.
  • Remove from heat, transfer to plate and refrigerate immediately and chill for approximately 30 minutes before serving and preparing plates.
  • Place metal ring in center of plate. Spoon a layer of beets on the bottom of plate. Slight press into place. Then add a layer of mandarin orange segments. Finally, add a layer of avocado salsa on top.
  • Cut the tuna into 1/4 inch slices and stand on side around the molded salad. You can garnish the top with some micro greens and shredded carrots.