SPICED TUNA STEAKS WITH FENNEL AND RED PEPPERS

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Categories     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tuna     Fennel     Bell Pepper     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

two 6-ounce tuna steaks, each 1 inch thick
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil plus additional oil for brushing
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1 medium fennel bulb (sometimes called anise, about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch crosswise slices
1 medium red bell pepper, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 large garlic cloves, sliced thin
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Lightly brush tuna steaks with some additional oil and season with salt. Crush fennel seeds and peppercorns coarse in a mortar with a pestle and press onto both sides of tuna steaks. Let tuna steaks stand on a plate 10 minutes.
  • In a heavy non-stick skillet sauté fennel bulb in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden. Add bell pepper and garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add water and simmer vegetables, covered, 10 minutes, or until fennel is tender. Remove lid and, if necessary, boil mixture until liquid is nearly evaporated. Add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste and keep warm.
  • While fennel mixture is cooking, brush a heavy skillet, preferably cast-iron, with some additional oil and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Sauté tuna steaks 2 minutes on each side, or until barely pink in center, for medium meat. Transfer tuna steaks to plates and spoon fennel-pepper mixture over and around them.

Abeehawardrobe
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Cafe Boy
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This was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


David Michaelson
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I'll definitely be making this again!


Aliyaxir55khan Jakhrani
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Not bad, but not great.


Christ mark
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Easy and tasty!


Arslan Mehmood
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Delicious!


Krissy Balla
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This recipe was just okay. The tuna was a bit bland and the fennel and red peppers didn't add much flavor. I wouldn't make this again.


Anasali Anasali
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The tuna steaks were a bit overcooked, but the fennel and red peppers were delicious. I would recommend cooking the tuna for a shorter amount of time next time.


Abid.ak904@.gmail.com a0987654321
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the fennel and red peppers added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Aman Arts
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but this recipe changed my mind. The spices and vegetables really complemented the fish and made it taste amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jameel Niazi
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The tuna steaks were cooked perfectly and the fennel and red peppers added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.