Best 2 Pepper Seared Tuna Steaks Recipes

Savor the culinary delight of perfectly seared tuna steaks, tantalizingly crusted with a medley of zesty peppercorns and aromatic herbs. This dish offers a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, sure to captivate your taste buds. Indulge in the simplicity of this recipe that elevates the natural flavors of tuna, complemented by the vibrant peppercorn crust. Accompany the succulent tuna steaks with a vibrant array of sides, from a refreshing citrus salsa to a creamy avocado sauce, each adding a unique dimension to the overall experience. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and variations to create an unforgettable pepper-seared tuna steak meal that will impress family and friends alike.

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SEARED TUNA PEPPER STEAKS

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A spicy pepper coating and an Asian-style sauce give these tuna steaks an intense flavor. Joan serves mashed or oven-roasted sweet potatoes alongside. Look for the sesame oil in the Asian foods section of the supermarket.

Provided by Joan Brett

Categories Low Carb Quick & Easy Dinner Tuna Bon Appétit Colorado

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

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.

PEPPER SEARED TUNA STEAKS

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This spicy pepper coating and asian-style sauce prove that you can't go wrong with the simplest of ingredients. Add a touch of chili-garlic paste to the sauce for a hint of fire. This recipe is altered from original Bon Appetit.

Provided by skat5762

Categories Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

For the best results, use sushi-grade tuna steaks. These steaks are flash-frozen immediately after being caught, which helps to preserve their freshness and flavor.
If you don't have sushi-grade tuna steaks, you can use regular tuna steaks. Just make sure to cook them all the way through to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
To get a nice sear on the tuna steaks, make sure your skillet is very hot before adding the steaks.
Don't overcrowd the skillet. If you're cooking multiple steaks, cook them in batches so that each steak has enough room to sear properly.
Don't move the steaks around in the skillet while they're cooking. This will prevent them from getting a nice sear.
Serve the tuna steaks immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Pepper seared tuna steaks are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The tuna steaks are cooked quickly in a hot skillet, which gives them a nice sear and a tender, juicy interior. The peppercorns add a bit of spice and flavor to the dish. Serve the tuna steaks with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

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