Multi-Peppered Seared Ahi

Ingredients

• 8 6 ounce each tuna steaks
• 2 tablespoons ~ multi colored peppercorns, coarsely cracked
• salt, to taste
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 1/4 cup chives, chopped

Method

• Sprinkle both sides of the tuna with salt and cracked pepper. Heat non-stick pan until smoking. Add sesame oil. Quickly add tuna steaks. Sear on each side, about 1-2 minutes for 1 inch steaks. Transfer to hot platter and tent with foil. Add soy sauce and dry sherry to pan and reduce for about 1-2 minutes, deglazing as cooking. Place tuna on heated plates. Top with sauce and chives.

Notes

• SERVINGS: 8
• SOURCE: Apple Charlotte