Seared Ahi Pepper Steaks

By á-231

Ingredients

• 4 6 oz. ahi tuna steaks (about 1" thick)
• 1 T. coarsely cracked black pepper
• 2 tsp. oriental sesame oil
• 2 T. soy sauce
• 1/4 cup dry Sherry
• 2 T. fresh chopped chives or green onion tops

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle tuna on both sides with salt, then 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 lightly reduced scraping up bits.