Best Tuna Steak Au Poivre With White Beans And Bitter Greens Salad Recipes

WHITE BEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add the tuna, reserving the olive oil in a separate small bowl. Break tuna into bite-size pieces with a large fork. Add the beans and capers. Into the bowl of olive oil, add the red wine vinegar. You should have 1 part vinegar to 2 parts oil - add more extra-virgin olive oil if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing on the tuna, bean and caper mixture and allow the flavors to infuse while slicing the vegetables. Add the onion and tomatoes to tuna mixture and toss gently.
• Place the arugula on large decorative platter and top with tuna mixture. Tear fresh basil leaves over the top and serve immediately.

MARINATED TUNA ON A BED OF BITTER GREENS

Steps:

• Cut the tuna into 4 or 8 equal portions, depending on whether it will be served as an appetizer or a main course. Put the fish in a shallow dish made of a noncorrodible material (glass, clay, stainless steel or enameled iron). Make a marinade by combining the soy sauce, lemon juice, sherry, ginger, scallions, garlic, chili pepper and black pepper. Pour the marinade over the tuna, cover and refrigerate for 5 to 8 hours.
• After the tuna has marinated, prepare the greens. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Wash the leaves well under running water and place them in a large pot. Cover and steam over a high heat for about 5 minutes, adding a little boiling water if necessary to keep the greens from burning. When the greens are tender, drain them in a colander.
• If you are using a gas grill to cook the fish, preheat it to the highest setting. If you are using a charcoal grill, give the coals enough time to become red hot. The tuna can also be broiled.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a pan and, when the oil sizzles, add the greens. Saute for no more than 2 minutes. Taste the greens and add salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired. Set them aside.
• Remove the fish from the marinade and reserve the marinade. Grill or broil the steaks until they are lightly charred on the outside and opaque in the center. (Tuna should not be eaten rare because of the danger of parasites.) While cooking the steaks, baste them frequently with the marinade.
• When the fish is thoroughly cooked, arrange the greens on a warm platter or individual plates. Place the tuna on the greens, garnish with lemon quarters and serve immediately.

TUNA STEAK AU POIVRE

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.

WHITE BEANS AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine beans with water and bring to boil. Boil briskly for 2 minutes, remove from heat and let beans soak for 1 hour. Then cook them again in soaking water over low heat for another 1 1/2 hours, or until tender, adding more water, if necessary, to keep them covered. Drain.
• Combine oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and pour over beans while still warm. Add green onions and parsley and mix gently. Refrigerate.
• To serve, drain tuna, break into chunks and place on top of beans.

TUNA AU POIVRE WITH RED WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Season tuna steaks with salt. Sprinkle with garlic, coriander, fennel and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Rub to coat evenly with spices on both sides. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes (or refrigerate for up to 4 hours and bring to room temperature before cooking).
• Make the red wine sauce: Melt butter over medium-high heat and add shallots. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add wine and simmer until reduced by half. Add chicken broth and reduce until 1 cup sauce remains, about 10 minutes. Season with salt, set aside and keep warm.
• Set a wide cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat (or use 2 smaller pans). When hot, lay in steaks and sear for 2 minutes, until nicely browned. Flip and cook 1 minute more for rare, 2 minutes for medium rare. Arrange tuna on a platter or individual plates. Spoon wine sauce over each steak.