Tuna Crusted With Peppers With Tangerine-Green Onio

Name: Tuna Crusted With Peppers With Tangerine-Green Onion Relish And
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (7 ounce) tuna steaks; salt; ¼ cup ground aleppo bell pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; melted leek, : (Melted Leeks also posted separately); 4 leeks, split 3/4 of the way, washed well; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 large carrot, coarsely chopped; 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups red wine; 1 cup port wine; 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon cold butter; salt & fresh ground pepper; 3 tangerines, peeled and segmented; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 14 red onion, thinly sliced; ½ cup toasted almonds (crushed) or ½ cup walnuts (crushed)

Servings: persons

4 (7 ounce) tuna steaks
salt
¼ cup ground aleppo bell pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
melted leek, : (Melted Leeks also posted separately)
4 leeks, split 3/4 of the way, washed well
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups red wine
1 cup port wine
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cold butter
salt & fresh ground pepper
3 tangerines, peeled and segmented
2 green onions, thinly sliced
14 red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup toasted almonds (crushed) or ½ cup walnuts (crushed)

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Red-Wine Pomegranate Reduction:.
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Place wine and port in a small saucepan and reduce to 1 cup.
3
Whisk in pomegranate molasses and sugar and taste for sweetness (add sugar if necessary).
4
Whisk in cold butter just before serving and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Tangerine-Green Onion Relish:.
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Combine all ingredients (tip: you can substitute canned mandarin oranges) in a medium brown and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Tuna:.
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Season tuna on both sides with salt.
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Dust 1 side of the tuna with peppers (tip - you can substitute 3 parts sweet or smoked paprika and 1 part ground red pepper for the aleppo peppers).
10
Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
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Sear the tuna, pepper side down, until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes, turn over and continue cooking for 2 minutes for medium rare doneness.
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To plate, divide the melted leeks onto 4 plates.
13
Arrange each tuna steak on top of melted leeks (rice works well too).
14
Place a couple of tablespoons of the tangerine-green onion relish on top of the tuna.
15
Drizzle the entire dish with red-wine pomegranate reduction.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (7 ounce) tuna steaks, salt, ¼ cup ground aleppo bell pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tuna Crusted With Peppers With Tangerine-Green Onion Relish And 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.

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Tuna Crusted With Peppers With Tangerine-Green Onion Relish And

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