Three-Seed Pepper Crusted Ahi Tuna with Lima Bean Pancetta Medley
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Serves: 2-3
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tuna steaks (about 4 oz each)
  • 1½ tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 oz pancetta, cubed or chopped
  • 1 tbsp. shallot, minced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
  • 10-12 oz lima beans
  • ¼ cup corn
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup dry, white wine
  • ¾ tbsp. sesame seed
  • ¾ tbsp. poppyseed
  • ¾ tbsp. mustard seed
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp. green onion, chopped
Instructions
  1. Add ½ tbsp. olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add pancetta. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  3. Add shallots and red pepper and sauté another 5 minutes.
  4. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
  5. In a small pot add chicken stock and bring to boil.
  6. Add lima beans and simmer 10 minutes.
  7. Add corn and simmer another 5-6 minutes.
  8. Drain and add white wine. Cook until reduced by half.
  9. Add pancetta mixture to pot. Keep warm.
  10. Season tuna steak with mixture of seeds, salt, and pepper.
  11. Heat remaining oil in skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  12. Add tuna steaks and sear 1 - 1½ minutes per side.
  13. Slice tuna thin and serve over lima bean medley.
  14. Sprinkle with green onion.
Recipe by Cuisine & Cocktails at https://www.cuisineandcocktails.com/three-seed-pepper-crusted-ahi-tuna-with-lima-bean-pancetta-medley/