Tuna With Ginger-Mushroom Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Tuna With Ginger-Mushroom Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) ahi tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick each; fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms or 6 ounces morels, stemmed,sliced; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup low-fat whipping cream; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

4 (6 ounce) ahi tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick each
fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, chopped
6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms or 6 ounces morels, stemmed,sliced
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup low-fat whipping cream
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1
Heat two tablespoons vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over high heat.
2
Pepper one side of the tuna steaks, place pepper side down and sear for two minutes.
3
Turn tuna over and continue cooking, about two minutes for rare, four for medium.
4
Transfer tuna to plate and keep warm.
5
Add olive oil, green onions, cilantro, ginger and garlic to same skillet and saute about 30 seconds.
6
Mix in mushrooms and soy sauce and simmer 30 seconds for shiitake, 1 minute for morels.
7
Add half and half and simmer until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
8
Stir in lime juice.
9
Spoon sauce onto plates and place tuna steak on top.
10
Garnish with cilantro and a slice of pickled ginger.

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6 ounce) ahi tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick each, fresh ground pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tuna With Ginger-Mushroom Cream 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.

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Tuna With Ginger-Mushroom Cream Sauce

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