Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Mushroom Sauce

By á-25087

Seared tuna with mushroom sauce is a great combination. This recipe is easy,delicious and healthy.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 teaspoons coarsely cracked black pepper
• 2 1 1/4-inch-thick tuna steaks
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup prepared polenta
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots
• 3/4 cup sliced mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
• 1/2 cup Sherry
• 3/4 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• Chopped chives

Preparation

Step 1

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, add mushrooms about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Add sesame oil, soy sauce and broth, then sherry. 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.


Slice tuna and place over prepared polenta.Spoon sauce over tuna. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped chives.