Seduction Meals - pepper crusted seared Tuna

Friday August 27, 2010

pepper crusted seared Tuna

This recipe was created by Georgina of NYC: Pepper crusted tuna seared to perfected. Serve this with a simple tomato avocado salad, tossed with olive oil and fresh lemon juice.

Pepper Crusted Tuna
Serves Two

Ingredients

Two 1-inch to 1 1/2 inch thick fresh Tuna
1/4 cup of fresh cracked black pepper
salt to taste

Directions

To crack the peppercorns, place them between two sheets of wax paper. Seal all edges by rolling tightly together and pound with a large knife, flat side down, or use a rolling pin.
Lightly coat each piece of fish with olive oil, sprinkle lightly with a pinch of salt
Cover all sides of the fish with the cracked pepper
In a dry skillet, over high heat, get the pan searing hot
Place the Tuna pieces in the pan and sear on each side for 3 minutes, for a rare tuna steak. Cook longer if you prefer more well done.
Serve with salad and a glass of white wine.