Best 6 Tuna Steak With Sorrel Sauce Recipes

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Tuna steak with sorrel sauce is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of the tender tuna steak and the tangy sorrel sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. Sorrel is a leafy green herb that has a slightly sour flavor, and it is often used in French cuisine. When cooked, it wilts down and becomes very tender. This recipe uses fresh sorrel, but you can also use frozen sorrel if you can't find it fresh.

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TUNA STEAK WITH SORREL SAUCE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tuna steaks (about 2 pounds total weight)
Juice 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large shallots, minced
1 small clove garlic, unpeeled and left whole
2 tablespoons butter
3 to 4 pounds sorrel
1/2 to 3/4 cup chicken stock
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Wipe the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Squeeze lemon juice on both sides, brush with oil and set aside.
  • Preheat broiler to high.
  • Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan or skillet, soften the shallots and the garlic in the butter. Add the sorrel and cook, stirring frequently, for one to two minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock and cook a further five minutes. Remove from the stove. Peel the garlic and add the flesh to the sorrel. Puree with the sorrel mixture in a blender or food processor.
  • Place the sauce in a small saucepan and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile broil the tuna for three to five minutes on each side, or until medium rare. Serve immediately, passing the sauce separately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 527, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 55 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1570 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED TUNA WITH SORREL SAUCE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 shallots, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 pound fresh sorrel leaves
1 1/2 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tunafish steaks (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Soften the shallots in butter in a heavy nonaluminum saucepan. Remove the stems from the sorrel, shred the leaves and add them to the pan. Cook until wilted.
  • Add the chicken stock and bring to boil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and allow to simmer gently until thickened. If the sauce gets too thick, cover and keep warm. It can be thinned with more chicken stock.
  • Meanwhile, preheat broiler or coals. Brush the tuna with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil about six inches from heat, turning once, until cooked to desired doneness (some people like their tuna rare; others prefer it well done. It should not be overcooked, however, or it will dry out).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 519, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 840 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 2 grams

TRIPLE CITRUS TUNA STEAK



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I'm a Floridian and we used to have a restaurant (now closed) near Madeira Beach. The tuna was incredible and this is my take on a special I once tried.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 medium oranges, juiced
1 medium lime, juiced
1 medium lemon, juiced
¼ cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons minced habanero pepper
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pinch dried oregano
½ cup cubed mango
¼ cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (4 ounce) tuna steaks
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
5 ounces kettle-cooked potato chips
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1 cup hot cooked jasmine rice

Steps:

  • Prepare marinade: Whisk orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, red onion, habanero pepper, vinegar, garlic, and oregano together in a bowl large enough to hold the tuna steaks.
  • Prepare salsa: Combine mango, red onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Set aside.
  • Prepare tuna: Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper. Place in the bowl with the marinade and turn to coat. Marinate for about 30 minutes.
  • While tuna is marinating, crush potato chips as fine as possible in a blender. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Remove tuna from the marinade and press into the crushed chips until both sides are well coated.
  • Heat heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and heat until butter melts and foam subsides. Add tuna and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet.
  • To serve, top tuna with chile sauce and serve with jasmine rice and mango salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 913.7 calories, Carbohydrate 101.6 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 44.5 g, Fiber 12.9 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 508.9 mg, Sugar 27.2 g

TUNA STEAKS WITH GARLIC-HERB CREAM SAUCE



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Tuna steaks are dressed up with a dreamy garlic-herb cream sauce. I served mine on top of wilted spinach.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
2 (5 ounce) tuna steaks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup fat-free half-and-half
¼ cup garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese (such as Alouette®)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt butter in the hot skillet. Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper and place in the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a serving plate and keep warm.
  • Add half-and-half and spreadable cheese to the same skillet and stir until incorporated. Add lemon juice. Set 2 tablespoons of the sauce aside. Add spinach to the remaining sauce in the skillet and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Divide spinach between 2 plates and place tuna steaks on top. Serve reserved sauce over the steaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 98.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 399.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

TUNA STEAKS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE



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I just love this, serve with a tossed salad, roasted potatoes and crusty bread. Or just serve as is with just the bread.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tuna steaks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup roasted red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
3/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tablespoon flour
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a hot skillet.
  • Sear tuna steaks on both sides.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter and stir in 1 tablespoon of flour.
  • Add 3/4 cup of white wine and then add the flour and butter mixture.
  • Add roasted red pepers and seasonings.
  • Stir sauce until mixed well.
  • Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until desired doneness is reached.

TUNA STEAKS WITH CREAMY SHRIMP SAUCE



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This is the best dinner I've ever made ! I got the recipe from another website....I know that's not sexy but, trust me the dish is. It taste like something out of a resturant. I doubled the sauce but, you don't have to. Also it seems like a lot of onions but, it all blends together nicley in the end. I hope you make it. You'll love it !

Provided by Chef Shannon N.

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 teaspoon tarragon leaf
2 lbs tuna steaks (1 inch thick)
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 cup cream cheese
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup chopped cooked shrimp
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Combine salad dressing, lemon juice, garlic powder, red pepper, and tarragon leaves in a 2-quart mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly. Add tuna steaks to the blended marinade sauce, coating each steak thoroughly with the sauce. Cover tuna steaks and refrigerate at least 2 hours or preferably overnight. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Remove tuna steaks from marinade sauce and place in 2-quart casserole dish. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, turning steaks once.
  • In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions, green onions, and bell pepper. Saute until onions are clear. Add cream cheese and half & half. Stir over low heat until cream cheese melts and sauce thickens. Add chopped shrimp and parsley to sauce.
  • Blend thoroughly and cook sauce over low heat until tuna steaks are removed from oven. Remove steaks from oven. Drain liquids from casserole. Pour shrimp sauce over tuna steaks. Place steaks in oven and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Tips:

  • To ensure the tuna steak is cooked evenly, use a thick, heavy-bottomed skillet and heat it over medium-high heat before adding the tuna.
  • Sear the tuna steak for 2-3 minutes per side, or until it is browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
  • To make the sorrel sauce, use fresh sorrel leaves and rinse them thoroughly before using.
  • Sauté the sorrel leaves in butter for 1-2 minutes, or until they are wilted.
  • Add the white wine and chicken broth to the sorrel leaves and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the tuna steak with the sorrel sauce immediately.

Conclusion:

This recipe for tuna steak with sorrel sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tuna steak is cooked to perfection and the sorrel sauce is light and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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