Mustard Seared Tuna With Shallot Cream Food

TUNA WITH MUSTARD SEED CRUST

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, slice each tuna steak into two long pieces that are about 1 1/2 inches wide. Grind mustard seeds to a coarse powder in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Combine ground seeds with salt and pepper, and spread mixture out on a plate.
• Dredge each piece of tuna in the ground mustard mixture, gently pressing the seeds against the tuna so that they adhere.
• Place a large skillet over medium heat. Let stand until the skillet feels hot when you place your palm just above it, about 1 minute. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil to skillet. Heat oil until it is hot but not smoking, about 1 minute more.
• Carefully arrange pieces of tuna in the skillet about 1 inch apart (it is easiest to cook 2 pieces at a time; if you do so, add 1 1/2 tablespoons oil for second batch). Sear tuna about 1 minute, until it releases easily from skillet and the seeds are deep golden brown. Continue process until the long sides are seared. (The tuna will be very rare in the center. If you want the tuna to be more well done, increase cooking time.)
• Using a sharp knife, slice the tuna into squares. Arrange on plates with a handful of arugula and half a lemon. Divide remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil among four plates, drizzling it on arugula. Serve immediately.

PAN SEARED TUNA WITH SMOKEY LOBSTER BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Salt and pepper tuna steaks.
• Add butter to a hot pan; reduce heat to medium and add steaks.
• Cook 2 minutes per side; remove and let rest.
• Bring wine, shallot whites and lobster tails to a boil in a non-reactive pan.
• Lower the heat and reduce the mixture by half.
• After 3 minutes remove the tails and dice them.
• Continue reducing the wine again, add the cream and paprika.
• Reduce by half; remove from heat.
• Stir in butter one piece at a time.
• Strain sauce and add the diced lobster.

TUNA SALAD BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place slices on a baking sheet. Brush top side with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until golden, 4 to 6 minutes. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 2 tablespoons mustard, and reserved tuna oil; season with salt and pepper. Add tuna, beans, parsley, shallot, and celery; toss to combine.
• Spread bread with remaining 2 tablespoons mustard. Top with tuna salad, and serve.

MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Boil white wine and shallots in heavy medium saucepan over high heat until liquid evaporates, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add whipping cream and simmer until reduced to 1 cup, about 2 minutes. Add Dijon mustard, basil and dill. Simmer 2 minutes to blend flavors. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.