Tuna with Miso-Chile Sauce Recipe

Name: Tuna with Miso-Chile Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter; 1 teaspoon minced shallot; 1/2 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/8 teaspoon Japanese or other chili paste (see headnote); 1/2 cup red wine; 1 tablespoon mirin or honey; 2 tablespoons dark miso; 1 tablespoon corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil; Four 1-inch-thick tuna steaks, each 6 to 8 ounces; Salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1/2 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon Japanese or other chili paste (see headnote)
1/2 cup red wine
1 tablespoon mirin or honey
2 tablespoons dark miso
1 tablespoon corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil
Four 1-inch-thick tuna steaks, each 6 to 8 ounces
Salt and black pepper to taste

1
Preheat the broiler; the rack should be fairly close to the heat source.
2
Put the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add the shallot, ginger, garlic, and chili paste and stir.
4
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the red wine and mirin and continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
6
Add the miso and incorporate well, then set aside.
7
Place an ovenproof skillet large enough to hold all 4 steaks and preferably nonstick over medium high heat.
8
When warm, add the oil.
9
Season the tuna on both sides with salt and pepper, then add it to the hot oil.
10
Cook for about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, then remove the pan from the heat.
11
Brush some of the miso glaze on the top side of each steak.
12
Place the tuna under the broiler to caramelize; it should take no more than 1 minute.
13
Remove and serve.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon butter, 1 teaspoon minced shallot, 1/2 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Tuna with Miso-Chile 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.

Tuna with Miso-Chile Sauce

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