Title: Seared Tuna on a Crisp Coppa, Roast Tomatoes, Asparagus And
Categories: Superchefs
Yield: 1 servings

3 1 inch tuna loin steaks
12 sl Coppa
6 Plum tomatoes; halved
Olive oil
Cracked black pepper
Soft thyme leaves
1 Clove garlic; finely chopped
175 g Mixed herb and salad leaves
175 g Baby asparagus
1 85 grams who parmesan pieces

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2 tb Olive oil
2 tb Lemon juice
1 Handful basil leaves;
-chopped
2 ts Brown sugar

In a baking dish place the coppa with the tomatoes cut side up.

Sprinkle the tomatoes with pepper, thyme and garlic and drizzle with olive
oil.

Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and blanche the asparagus. Plunge
immediately into iced cold water. Chop into 1 inch pieces. Brush the tuna
steaks lightly with olive oil. In a hot griddle pan that is smoking,
briefly sear the tuna for approximately 60 seconds each side.

Arrange the mixed leaves and asparagus on three plates and top with
tomatoes and crispy coppa. Place the seared tuna on top of the leaves and
arrange slivers of parmesan on top and drizzle with dressing.

To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients together.

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