TUNA STEAK AU POIVRE

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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Ginger     Soy     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Bastille Day     Dinner     Tuna     Healthy     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 scallion green, thinly sliced
2 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
2 pounds tuna steaks (1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Stir together soy sauce, water, lime juice, ginger, sugar, and scallion.
  • Coarsely crush peppercorns and coriander with a mortar and pestle or heavy skillet. Sprinkle tuna with 3/4 tsp salt, then press spice mixture evenly all over fish.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sear tuna, turning once, about 6 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Serve with dipping sauce.

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