Seared Tuna with Oriental Citrus Sauce

1. 1

   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.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Reheat sauce before preceeding.)

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 400F..

6. 6

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

7. 7

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

8. 8

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

9. 9

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

10. 10

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

11. 11

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

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.