Name: Tuna with basil pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 kilogram kipfler potatoes, chopped coarsely; 20 gram g butter; 2 teaspoon olive oil; 4 x 175g tuna steaks; 80 gram baby rocket leaves; Basil pesto; 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon finely grated parmesan cheese; 1 clove garlic, quartered; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Tuna with basil pesto

The evidence is in; tuna is excellent for your heart and brain function. Luckily it also tastes great, especially when accompanied by this wonderful basil pesto and smashed potatoes.

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

45M

Total

55M

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Ingredients

1 kilogram kipfler potatoes, chopped coarsely

20 gram g butter

2 teaspoon olive oil

4 x 175g tuna steaks

80 gram baby rocket leaves

Basil pesto

1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves

1 tablespoon finely grated parmesan cheese

1 clove garlic, quartered

2 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

1.Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced). Oil oven tray; line with baking paper.

2.Boil, steam or microwave potato until tender; drain. Mash potato coarsely in large bowl with butter. Place potato on tray; drizzle with oil. Roast, uncovered, in oven, about 30 minutes.

3.To make basil pesto, blend or process ingredients until just combined.

4.Cook fish on heated oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue) until cooked as desired.

5.Divide rocket and potato among serving plates; top with fish and pesto.

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