Seared Tuna Pepper Steaks
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- Served Person: Serves 2, can be doubled
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- Carbohydrate 7 g(2%)
- Cholesterol 127 mg(42%)
- Fat 29 g(45%)
- Fiber 1 g(6%)
- Protein 44 g(89%)
- Saturated Fat 16 g(78%)
- Sodium 110 mg(5%)
- Calories 594
Preparation 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.
Preparation 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.
