Ingredients

  • Red onion 1
  • Limes 2
  • Balsamic reduction 2 tbsp
  • Tuna steak 800g
  • Ginger 5cm piece
  • SpinneysFOOD olive oil 3 tbsp
  • Heirloom tomatoes 5
  • SpinneysFOOD fresh basil 10g
  • Sesame seeds 1 tbsp

Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated."

Tuna tagliata with heirloom tomato and basil salad

Italian 15 Mins Prep ยท 10 Mins Cook


  1. To make the tuna marinade, combine grated ginger, the zest and juice of limes, balsamic reduction and season well.
  2. Place the tuna steak in a large bowl or zip-top bag and coat with the marinade. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or preferably overnight.
  3. Heat the oil in a large griddle pan over high heat and grill the tuna on both sides for 3-4 minutes (depending on the thickness).
  4. Place on a wooden cutting board to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into 5mm thick slices.
  5. Place tomato slices on a serving platter and top with the tuna slices, sliced red onion, roughly torn basil leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, black sesame seeds and sea salt.