Seared Tuna Steaks With Balsamic-Caper Sauce Recipe

Name: Seared Tuna Steaks With Balsamic-Caper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 3/4 inch thick); 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon commercial pesto; 1 tablespoon water; Cooking spray; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon capers; Cooking spray; 1/4 cup diced shallots; 6 cups torn spinach (about 1 pound); 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 3/4 inch thick)
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon commercial pesto
1 tablespoon water
Cooking spray
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon capers
Cooking spray
1/4 cup diced shallots
6 cups torn spinach (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Press tuna between paper towels until barely moist. Combine the breadcrumbs, pesto, and water in a small bowl, tossing well. Pat breadcrumb mixture on both sides of tuna.
2
Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add tuna; cook 2 minutes on each side or until medium-rare or desired degree of doneness. Remove tuna from pan; keep warm. Stir in vinegar and capers, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; cook 1 minute.
3
Place a large Dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add shallots, and saute 3 minutes or until tender. Add spinach, and saute 1 minute. Add wine and pepper; partially cover and cook for 2 minutes or until the spinach wilts. Place tuna over spinach; drizzle with caper sauce.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 3/4 inch thick), 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon commercial pesto, 1 tablespoon water, and more.

Yes, Seared Tuna Steaks With Balsamic-Caper 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.

Seared Tuna Steaks With Balsamic-Caper Sauce

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