Pan-Seared Tuna With Olive-Wine Sauce Recipe

Name: Pan-Seared Tuna With Olive-Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 3 tablespoons chopped pitted Greek black olives; 3 tablespoons chopped pitted green olives; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (2 inches thick); 2 cups hot cooked couscous; Orange rind (optional)

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons chopped pitted Greek black olives
3 tablespoons chopped pitted green olives
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (2 inches thick)
2 cups hot cooked couscous
Orange rind (optional)

1
Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot. Add fennel seeds and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until seeds are lightly toasted. Spoon mixture into a bowl. Add wine, olives, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon orange rind, and red pepper; stir well, and set aside.
2
Sprinkle black pepper and salt over tuna. Recoat skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until very hot. Add tuna; saute 5 minutes on each side or until medium-rare or to desired degree of doneness. Remove tuna from skillet. Spoon couscous into each of 4 large shallow bowls; arrange tuna to the side. Set aside; keep warm.
3
Add wine mixture to skillet; cook 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly reduced. Pour sauce evenly over steaks. Garnish with orange rind, if desired.
4
Note: Substitute kalamata olives for Greek black olives, if desired.

348

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 3/4 cup dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Pan-Seared Tuna With Olive-Wine Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pan-Seared Tuna With Olive-Wine Sauce

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