Seared Tuna Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    7 oz snap peas, trimmed
    1/4 cup olive oil
    1 tbsp lemon juice
    1 tsp wasabi paste
    1 tsp sugar
    4 x 6.5 oz tuna steaks
    1/2 bunch Thai basil leaves
    1 None red onion, thinly sliced into wedges
    3 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
    1 None long red chili, seeded, thinly sliced
    None None Lemon wedges, to serve
Preparation
    Blanch snap peas in boiling water for 2 mins, until bright green. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Cut in half lengthways. Set aside.
    To make dressing, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, wasabi and sugar. Season to taste and set aside.
    Heat a pan on high. Brush tuna with remaining oil. Cook for 1 min each side for medium-rare, or until cooked to desired doneness. Thinly slice tuna.
    Place tuna, snow peas, basil, onion, sesame seeds and chili in a bowl. Drizzle over dressing and toss to combine. Serve with lemon wedges.

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