Bacon-Wrapped Tuna with Garlicky White Beans

Savory bacon-wrapped tuna sits on a bed of lemon-garlic marinated white beans. Arugula, cucumbers and avocado add freshness and balance.

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 31

Course: Main Course, Salad

Keyword: arugula, avocado, bacon, beans

Servings: servings

Protein: 75g

Calories: 974

4 tbsp lemon juice (juice of a whole lemon)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, grated or minced
salt and pepper
1/2 piece Fresno chili pepper or other hot pepper, minced optional
1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped sub cilantro or dill
16 oz sashimi grade tuna, thawed if using frozen
2-3 slices thick-cut bacon, cut in half lengthwise
1.5 cups arugula
1/2 cup cucumber, preferably English or Persian seedless, sliced lengthwise and then sliced into pieces
1 avocado, halved and thinly sliced

Get Recipe Ingredients

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon and olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper. Grate 1 clove of garlic into the dressing. Mix again. Add the white beans, hot pepper if using, and parsley or other herbs.. Stir to combine and set aside while you prepare the tuna.

Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Meanwhile, cut your bacon strips in half lengthwise. Season tuna with salt and pepper. Wrap the tuna with the bacon making sure to not to double-wrap.
Sear the tuna for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating sides until the bacon is crisp to your liking. To sear the short sides, stand the tuna against the side of the pan. **Note: If you have regular bacon and not thick-cut, you may only need to sear or a minute or so per side to avoid overcooking the tuna.
Remove from the pan and allow to rest for 1 minute before slicing into pieces.

Divide the arugula between two serving bowls. Top each with half of the cucumbers and half of a sliced avocado. Spoon half of the beans on top of each. (optional to heat the beans up for 20 seconds in the microwave first).
Place the seared bacon-wrapped tuna on top of the bean salad and serving immediately. Squeeze of lemon juice to finish is optional. A crusty piece of bread is an optional side but is useful for sopping up all the garlicky goodness.

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