PISTACHIO-CRUSTED TUNA STEAKS

Pistachio-Crusted Tuna Steaks image

Provided by barbara lentz @blentz8

Categories Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon(s) shallots minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup(s) dry white wine
3 tablespoon(s) creme fraiche
2 teaspoon(s) each lemon juice and fresh dill chopped
1 teaspoon(s) whole grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 cup(s) panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup(s) shelled pistachios
2 large tuna steaks
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil

Steps:

Place shallot, bay leaf and wine in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce until the wine is almost evaporated. About 5 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl. Add the creme fraiche, lemon juice, dill, mustard and half of the salt. Process until finely ground. Transfer to a shallow plate
Dredge the tuna steaks in the pistachio mixture on both sides. Add the oil to a large skillet. Cook the tuna for about 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Serve with lemon dill sauce