PEPPERCORN-CRUSTED TUNA

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The depth of flavour of the peppercorns contrasts beautifully with the tuna. This is a tuna version of pepper steak. From the LCBO magazine.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 (8 ounce) tuna steaks (250 g)
2 tablespoons cracked peppercorns
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 cup red wine
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup veal stock or 1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons whipping cream
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Rub 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil onto tuna steaks all over and coat top with peppercorns and salt.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat.
  • Add tuna peppercorn-side up.
  • Fry for 2 minutes, flip and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, depending on thickness of fish.
  • Remove tuna from pan and transfer onto serving plates.
  • The fish should be rare. If you like it more cooked, fry another 2 minutes.
  • Add red wine to skillet over high heat and reduce until 2 tbsp (25 mL) remain.
  • Add balsamic vinegar and stock and reduce until 1/2 cup (125 mL) remains.
  • Add cream and boil just until sauce begins to thicken.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon sauce around tuna.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.5, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 96.5, Sodium 1858.8, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 58.6

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