SEARED TUNA WITH SWEET BALSAMIC ONIONS

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from Williams Sonoma's Cooking Basics. Seared tuna is rare on the inside, so it is always moist and delicious.

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Categories     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups onions, sliced
2 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
24 ounces tuna steaks, sushi grade (4 6 oz. steaks)
chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Sautee about 10 minutes, until light brown and soft.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and add the red wine vinegar. Cook 1-2 minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates.
  • Add balsamic vinegar and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • Wipe out pan and set over medium high heat, and add 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Season the tuna with salt and pepper.
  • When oil is hot, add the tuna steaks and sear for about 1 1/2 minutes on each side for rare.
  • Top each tuna steak with 1/4 of the onion and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.3, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 68.9, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.5, Protein 40.4

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