Seared Tuna with Oriental Citrus Sauce

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   In a large saucepan combine citrus juices, tamari or soy sauce, vinegar, oil, and gingerroot and simmer 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Pour sauce through a fine sieve into a bowl.

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   (Sauce may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

4. 4

   Reheat sauce before preceeding.)

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 400F..

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   In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.

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   Coat 2 tuna steaks with sesame seeds and sear 1 minute on each side, transferring to a baking sheet.

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   Coat and sear remaining 4 tuna steaks in batches in same manner.

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   Cook tuna in middle of oven 3 minutes for medium-rare.

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    Cut each tuna steak into 4 slices and arrange slices, cut side up, on 6 plates.

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    Pour about 1/4 cup sauce around tuna on each plate.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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