Seared Florida Tuna Steaks with Mediterranean Relish and Herb Oil

Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

4 six ounce Florida tuna steaks

1 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced

3 cloves fresh garlic, minced

1 cup Florida grape tomatoes, halved

2 tablespoons capers, drained

1/4 cup fresh Florida herbs (basil, parsley) hand torn

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup feta cheese, diced

Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Preparation

In a medium sized mixing bowl combine olives, garlic, tomatoes, capers, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil and feta cheese. Lightly stir ingredients to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Pre heat a medium sized sauté pan over medium high heat. Season both sides of the tuna steaks lightly with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pre heated sauté pan. Carefully add the tuna steaks to the sauté pan. Cook tuna steaks to preferred doneness (tuna cook very quickly, and I s usually served rare). To serve tuna, slice each steak in half and plate them with even amounts of relish on top. Garnish the tuna with the herb oil.

Florida Herb oil

Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh Florida parsley

1/4 cup Fresh Florida basil

3 cloves fresh garlic, minced

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1/4 cup olive oil

Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Preparation

In a food processor or blender, add all ingredients. Blend to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. To serve, drizzle herb oil over seafood or use as a bread dipping sauce.