Best Seared Tuna Pepper Steaks Recipes

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Provided by Joan Brett

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 6- to 7-ounce ahi tuna steaks (each about 1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon coarsely cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup dry Sherry
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

Steps:

Sprinkle tuna steaks on both sides with salt, then sprinkle with coarsely cracked black pepper, pressing gently to adhere. Heat sesame oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add tuna steaks and sear until brown outside and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer tuna steaks to platter. Tent platter loosely with foil to keep tuna steaks warm. Add soy sauce, then Sherry to same skillet. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture is slightly reduced, scraping up any browned bits, about 1 minute. Spoon sauce over tuna steaks. Sprinkle with chives or green onion tops.

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Provided by skat5762

Categories Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tuna steaks
2 tablespoons coarsely cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 teaspoons sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 dash red wine, as needed
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Steps:

Combine black pepper and sesame seeds in bowl.
Press tuna steaks into mixture, until coated.
Heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
Add tuna steaks and sear about 1- 1 1/2 minutes each side (I like mine rare in the center, longer if you prefer well-cooked tuna).
Transfer steaks to tented aluminum foil to keep warm.
Add a touch more oil to pan, then add soy sauce and sherry.
Add garlic and most of green onion (reserving some of the tops).
If too much has boiled off, add a bit of red wine if necessary.
Reduce heat and simmer until mixture is slightly reduced, scraping up any brown bits, about 1 minute.
Spoon sauce over tuna steaks, and sprinkle remaining green onion on top.
Note: if you want to make more of this sauce, it tastes fantastic, and goes great with rices, potatoes, roasted veggies, etc.
In the photo, I cross-cut Italian bread, drizzled with olive oil and briefly toasted.

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Provided by Jay Wetzel

Yield Serves 2, can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/4 teaspoons coarsely cracked black pepper
2 1 1/4-inch-thick tuna steaks
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped shallots
3/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup brandy

Steps:

Press 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper onto each side of each tuna steak and sprinkle lightly with salt. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna to skillet and sear until cooked to desired doneness, about 3 1/2 minutes per side for medium. Transfer tuna to plates; tent with foil to keep warm.
Add butter and shallots to same skillet. Sauté over medium heat until shallots soften, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Add broth, then brandy. Place skillet over high heat and boil until sauce is reduced to 1/3 cup, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spoon sauce over tuna.