BBQ Tuna Steaks with Moroccan Broccoli and Crispy Bacon Salad

BBQ Tuna Steaks with Moroccan Broccoli and Crispy Bacon Salad

Servings 4
Author Simon Gault
Prep time
40 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
55 mins
A super-delicious summertime dish that's bursting with flavour and colour.

Ingredients

Moroccan coconut dressing
Broccoli salad
Tuna dressing
BBQ tuna steaks

Method

Moroccan dressing
  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and whizz to combine. Set aside until ready to assemble the salad. (Pop it in the fridge if you’re making it well in advance, just bring it back to room temperature before serving.)
Broccoli salad
  1. In a small bowl add goji berries and lime juice. Cover and set aside. (Ensure you complete this in advance by about 20 minutes to allow time for the goji berries to soften and plump up in the lime juice.)
  2. Meanwhile, place a frying pan over medium-high heat. Lay bacon in pan and fry until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally. Control the heat so as not to over-colour bacon, cooking time will depend entirely on heat and thickness of bacon slices. Remove bacon from pan and transfer to kitchen paper towels to drain off excess fat. Set aside to cool.
  3. Prepare an ice bath (for plunging broccoli into, to stop the cooking process so it stays tender-crunchy). Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil. Add broccoli and cook for 2 minutes. Drain broccoli then transfer to ice bath. Leave to sit for 3 minutes then drain. If you have a salad spinner, spin off excess water or thoroughly dry with a clean tea towel.
  4. Transfer broccoli to a large mixing bowl. Add cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, chilli (if using) and soaked goji berries and lime juice. Set aside.
Tuna dressing
  1. Place all ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk well to combine then set aside.
Tuna steaks
  1. Preheat BBQ grill with a lid to high, around 200°C.
  2. Once at room temperature, pat tuna dry to ensure all moisture is removed. Drizzle oil onto a plate then sprinkle over salt, pepper and Moroccan seasoning. Place tuna steaks on plate and move around to evenly coat. Drizzle more oil and seasoning over the top of the tuna to thoroughly coat all over.
  3. Place tuna steaks on hot BBQ grill and sear for 1 minute with the lid down. Turn tuna and cook for a further 1 minute with the lid down. (For the best texture and to prevent it from becoming dry, tuna should be rare to medium-rare on the inside.) Remove tuna from grill and set aside to rest for a few minutes while assembling the salad.
To serve
  1. Add as much or as little Moroccan dressing as desired to broccoli salad and toss to combine. Using your hands (to give the salad height), transfer to a large serving bowl then sprinkle over chopped crispy bacon pieces.
  2. Slice or break tuna pieces in half and place on a serving platter (or individual plates). Spoon the tuna dressing over the top and serve with broccoli salad. Enjoy!

Simon says ...

Swordfish makes a great substitute in this recipe. 


*It’s super important that the tuna is at room temperature and is completely free of moisture.


Use as much or as little chilli as you like—leftover chilli will last a long time in the freezer.


If you prefer, drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice over cooked tuna steaks instead of tuna dressing.


Any remaining Moroccan coconut dressing will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator—pour it over fish, potato salad, grilled veges—it goes well with just about anything!

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