Peppercorn-Crusted Tuna

Peppercorn-Crusted Tuna


1. Rub 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil onto tuna steaks all over and coat top with peppercorns and salt.

2. Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat.

3. Add tuna peppercorn-side up.

4. Fry for 2 minutes, flip and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, depending on thickness of fish.

5. Remove tuna from pan and transfer onto serving plates.

6. The fish should be rare. If you like it more cooked, fry another 2 minutes.

7. Add red wine to skillet over high heat and reduce until 2 tbsp (25 mL) remain.

8. Add balsamic vinegar and stock and reduce until 1/2 cup (125 mL) remains.

9. Add cream and boil just until sauce begins to thicken.

10. Season with salt and pepper.

11. Spoon sauce around tuna.

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