Almond-Crusted Seared Tuna on Mashed Butternut Squash with Ginger

Ingredients

• Mashed Butternut Squash

  • 1 large butternut squash, halved and seeded
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 pinch nutmeg

• Almond-Crusted Seared Tuna

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup (130 g) ground almonds
  • 4 tsp ground ginger
  • 4 tuna steaks, about 1-inch (2.5-cm) thick
  • Olive oil, for cooking
  • Sprigs of fresh chives, for serving

• Basil Emulsion

  • 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) white wine vinegar