Seared Bluefin Tuna with Basil Pesto

Method

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C. Spread the pine nuts on a baking tray. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes or until toasted. Remove from the oven and set aside for 10 minutes to cool.

2 Place the pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves (halved) and shredded parmesan in a food processor and process until roughly chopped. With the motor running, gradually add the 5 tbsp olive oil in a thin steady stream until well combined. Set aside.

3 Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, then lightly coat the skillet with cooking spray.

4 Coat the Dinko Southern Bluefin Tuna steak with salt and pepper, then place tuna in the skillet. Sear tuna for two minutes on each side.

5 Place tuna steak on a plate and top with basil pesto. Top with chilli flakes (optional).

6 Serve immediately.