Mediterranean Seared Tuna with Chive-Olive Tapenade

Ingredients

• 2 fillets Tuna fillets
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
• 0.5 cup black olives
• 2 tbsp fresh chives
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 0.5 tsp lemon rind
• 0.25 cup fresh basil
• 1 tsp oregano
• 0.5 tsp sea salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• 2 cups arugula
• 4 small italian plum tomato
• 2 fillets anchovies

Instructions

1. 1Combine pitted black olives, chopped fresh chives, minced anchovies, chopped fresh basil, garlic-infused oil, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, grated lemon rind, dried oregano, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a food processor or finely chop by hand to create the tapenade.
2. 2Season tuna fillets generously with sea salt and black pepper.
3. 3Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear tuna fillets for 1-2 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare, adjusting time to desired doneness.
4. 4Arrange arugula and halved Italian plum tomatoes on plates. Top with seared tuna and a generous spoonful of the chive-olive tapenade.