Seared Tuna Pepper Steaks
Serves: 4
Ashlynn O'Reilly
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
41
Spice
59
Sweetness
53
Sourness
30
mins
Prep time (avg)
7.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Press 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper onto each side of each tuna steak and sprinkle lightly with salt
2
Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat
3
Add tuna to skillet and sear until cooked to desired doneness, about 3 1/2 minutes per side for medium
4
Transfer tuna to plates; tent with foil to keep warm
5
Add butter and shallots to same skillet
6
Sauté over medium heat until shallots soften, about 3 minutes
7
Remove skillet from heat
8
Add broth, then brandy
9
Place skillet over high heat and boil until sauce is reduced to 1/3 cup, about 8 minutes
10
Season with salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper
11
Spoon sauce over tuna
12
Press 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper onto each side of each tuna steak and sprinkle lightly with salt
13
Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat
14
Add tuna to skillet and sear until cooked to desired doneness, about 3 1/2 minutes per side for medium
15
Transfer tuna to plates; tent with foil to keep warm
16
Add butter and shallots to same skillet
17
Sauté over medium heat until shallots soften, about 3 minutes
18
Remove skillet from heat
19
Add broth, then brandy
20
Place skillet over high heat and boil until sauce is reduced to 1/3 cup, about 8 minutes
21
Season with salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper
22
Spoon sauce over tuna