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.
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.