Pepper Seared Tuna Steaks 🌶️🐟
Description:
This spicy pepper coating and Asian-style sauce prove that you can’t go wrong with the simplest of ingredients. Add a touch of chili-garlic paste to the sauce for a hint of fire. This recipe is a delightful alteration from the original Bon Appetit recipe.
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Tuna steaks |
| 2 | Black pepper |
| 2 | Sesame seeds |
| 4 | Garlic cloves |
| 4 | Soy sauce |
| 4 | Dry sherry |
| 1/2 | Red wine |
| 1 | Green onion |
| 2 | Sesame oil |
Instructions:
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Combine black pepper and sesame seeds in a bowl.
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Press tuna steaks into the mixture, until coated.
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Heat sesame oil over medium-high heat in a pan.
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Add tuna steaks and sear about 1-1 1/2 minutes each side (I like mine rare in the center, longer if you prefer well-cooked tuna).
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Transfer steaks to tented aluminum foil to keep warm.
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Add a touch more oil to the pan, then add soy sauce and sherry.
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Add garlic and most of the green onion (reserving some of the tops).
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If too much has boiled off, add a bit of red wine if necessary.
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Reduce heat and simmer until the mixture is slightly reduced, scraping up any brown bits, about 1 minute.
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Spoon sauce over tuna steaks, and sprinkle remaining green onion on top.
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Note: If you want to make more of this sauce, it tastes fantastic and goes great with rices, potatoes, roasted veggies, etc.
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In the photo, I cross-cut Italian bread, drizzled with olive oil and briefly toasted.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 13.8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 2018.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.6g
- Fiber: 3.4g
- Sugar: 1.4g
- Protein: 6.6g
Keywords:
- Spicy
- < 30 Mins
- Stove Top
- Easy
Prepare this delightful Pepper Seared Tuna Steaks recipe for a quick and flavorful meal that will surely impress your taste buds! 🍽️ Enjoy the bold flavors and tender texture of perfectly seared tuna, complemented by the zesty Asian-style sauce. Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
