Citrus Crusted Tuna with Garlic, Ginger & Lime

Ingredients:

• 3 tb Finely chopped jalapeno
• 2 tb Finely chopped ginger
• 1 tb Chopped garlic
• 3 tb Lime zest
• 3 tb Lime juice
• 1 tb Coarse Sea Salt
• 1 tb Crushed black peppercorns
• 2 tb Sugar
• 1 c Dry white wine
• 4 Tuna steaks; 1-1/2 inches
• ; (6 oz.)
• 2 tb Olive oil

Preparation:

1. To prepare the crust: In a small saucepot combine the jalapeno, ginger, garlic, lime zest and juice, salt, peppercorns, sugar, and white wine.
   
2. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes on medium heat.
   
3. Most of the liquid will be absorbed.
   
4. Remove from the heat and cool.
   
5. To prepare the tuna: Pack the crust mixture onto the tuna steaks.
   
6. Let them absorb some of the flavors for 20 minutes at room temperature before cooking.
   
7. Preheat a heavy pan very hot for 5 minutes.
   
8. Drizzle the tuna with olive oil, then sear for only about 30 seconds on each side.
   
9. Serve.

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