SEARED ASIAN TUNA STEAKS

SEARED ASIAN TUNA STEAKS image

Categories Fish

Yield Serves 4.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated (1 tbsp)
6 scallions, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sesame oil
3 tbsp of vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs eggplant (4) halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2" thick
4 tuna steaks (6 - 8 oz, 1" thick)

Steps:

Stir ginger,scallions, vinegar, and sesame oil, s&p. In a non-stick skillet heat 2 tbsp oil over medium/high heat. Add eggplant, s&p. Cover and cook, stirring occassionally until tender and brown; 5-6 mins. Uncover and continue cooking for 4-5 mins. Wipe skillet. Rub steaks with 1 tbsp vegetable oil, s&p. Return skillet to heat and raise to high. Cook turning once, until browned but still pink in centre (5 mins total). Cut steak in half. Spoon sauce over steak and eggplant.