This meal tastes so good, you will barley believe that you cooked it yourself, Chef! Pearled barley is loaded with fresh greens, tangy sun-dried tomato & zesty lemon juice and plated up on top of a homemade silky leek & plump pea puree. Served with crispy-skin piece of tuna fillet and garnished with pan-toasted nuts.
Pan-seared Tuna & Leek Purée
Pan-seared Tuna & Leek Purée
with fluffy pearled barley
Hands on Time: 25 - 45 minutes
Overall Time: 40 - 60 minutes
Ingredients:
- Almonds
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Green Leaves
- Leeks
- Lemon Juice
- Pearled Barley
- Peas
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Tuna Steak/s
- Tuna Steaks
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Seasoning (salt & pepper)
- Water
- Blender
- Paper Towel
- Butter
- Milk
BEGIN THE BARLEY
Place the pearled barley in a pot with 250ml [500ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Drain and cover.
A IS FOR Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
LEEK & PEA PURÉE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Leeks until soft, 2-3 minutes (shifting frequently). Add the garlic and the peas and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Place the leek and pea mix in a blender, season, and pulse until a chunky purée. Add milk in 10ml increments if it’s too thick for your liking. Cover and set aside.
FRESH FLAVOUR
In a bowl, combine the green leaves, the sun-dried tomatoes, the lemon juice, the barley, a drizzle of olive oil, and season.
TASTY TUNA
Place a pan or grill pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the tuna dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the fish until golden, 20-30 seconds per side. Remove from the pan and season.
WELL DONE!
Smear the bottom of the plate with the purée. Top with the barley salad and the grilled fish. Scatter over the nuts.
BEGIN THE BARLEY
Place the pearled barley in a pot with 250ml [500ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Drain and cover.
A IS FOR Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
LEEK & PEA PURÉE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Leeks until soft, 2-3 minutes (shifting frequently). Add the garlic and the peas and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Place the leek and pea mix in a blender, season, and pulse until a chunky purée. Add milk in 10ml increments if it’s too thick for your liking. Cover and set aside.
FRESH FLAVOUR
In a bowl, combine the green leaves, the sun-dried tomatoes, the lemon juice, the barley, a drizzle of olive oil, and season.
TASTY TUNA
Place a pan or grill pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the tuna dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the fish until golden, 20-30 seconds per side. Remove from the pan and season.
WELL DONE!
Smear the bottom of the plate with the purée. Top with the barley salad and the grilled fish. Scatter over the nuts.
BEGIN THE BARLEY
Place the pearled barley in a pot with 750ml [1L]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Drain and cover.
A IS FOR Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
LEEK & PEA PURÉE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Leeks until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting frequently). Add the garlic and the peas and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Place the leek and pea mix in a blender, season, and pulse until a chunky purée. Add milk in 10ml increments if it’s too thick for your liking. Cover and set aside.
FRESH FLAVOUR
In a bowl, combine the green leaves, the sun-dried tomatoes, the lemon juice, the barley, a drizzle of olive oil, and season.
TASTY TUNA
Place a pan or grill pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the tuna dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the fish until golden, 20-30 seconds per side. Remove from the pan and season.
WELL DONE!
Smear the bottom of the plate with the purée. Top with the barley salad and the grilled fish. Scatter over the nuts.
BEGIN THE BARLEY
Place the pearled barley in a pot with 750ml [1L]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Drain and cover.
A IS FOR Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
LEEK & PEA PURÉE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Leeks until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting frequently). Add the garlic and the peas and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Place the leek and pea mix in a blender, season, and pulse until a chunky purée. Add milk in 10ml increments if it’s too thick for your liking. Cover and set aside.
FRESH FLAVOUR
In a bowl, combine the green leaves, the sun-dried tomatoes, the lemon juice, the barley, a drizzle of olive oil, and season.
TASTY TUNA
Place a pan or grill pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the tuna dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the fish until golden, 20-30 seconds per side. Remove from the pan and season.
WELL DONE!
Smear the bottom of the plate with the purée. Top with the barley salad and the grilled fish. Scatter over the nuts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Pan-seared Tuna & Leek Purée?
The preparation time for Pan-seared Tuna & Leek Purée with fluffy pearled barley is between 25 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Pan-seared Tuna & Leek Purée with fluffy pearled barley?
The total time required to make Pan-seared Tuna & Leek Purée with fluffy pearled barley is between 40 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Pan-seared Tuna & Leek Purée provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Pan-seared Tuna & Leek Purée?
Almonds, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Green Leaves, Leeks, Lemon Juice, Pearled Barley, Peas, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Tuna Steak/s, Tuna Steaks
What is the nutritional information of Pan-seared Tuna & Leek Purée?
Calories: 595, Carbs: 83 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 51.2 grams, Sugar: 12.3 grams, Salt: 99 grams
How do I prepare Pan-seared Tuna & Leek Purée?
LEEK & PEA PURÉE: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the leeks until soft, 2-3 minutes (shifting frequently). Add the garlic and the peas and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Place the leek and pea mix in a blender, season, and pulse until a chunky purée. Add milk in 10ml increments if it’s too thick for your liking. Cover and set aside. WELL DONE!: Smear the bottom of the plate with the purée. Top with the barley salad and the grilled fish. Scatter over the nuts. TASTY TUNA: Place a pan or grill pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the tuna dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the fish until golden, 20-30 seconds per side. Remove from the pan and season. FRESH FLAVOUR: In a bowl, combine the green leaves, the sun-dried tomatoes, the lemon juice, the barley, a drizzle of olive oil, and season. A IS FOR ALMONDS: Place the almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. BEGIN THE BARLEY: Place the pearled barley in a pot with 250ml [500ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until al dente, 25-30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Drain and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Pan-seared Tuna & Leek Purée?
Almonds, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Green Leaves, Leeks, Lemon Juice, Pearled Barley, Peas, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Tuna Steak/s, Tuna Steaks
How many calories does Pan-seared Tuna & Leek Purée have?
595 calories
How much fat content does Pan-seared Tuna & Leek Purée have?
grams
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