"The balsamic citrus vinaigrette with mushrooms and peppers makes a great topper for tuna with tarragon and cilantro. The tuna is seared in a skillet and then finished in the oven...."
INGREDIENTS
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Tuna:
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1-1/2 pounds tuna steaks, preferably yellowfin
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2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
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2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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3/4 cup olive oil, divided
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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Citrus Vinaigrette:
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2 teaspoons minced shallot
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1 cup (3 ounced) sliced stemmed shiitake mushrooms
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1 cup Chardonnay or other dry white wine
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1 cup balsamic vinegar
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1 cup fresh orange juice
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1 each green, red, and yellow bell pepper, seeded, deribbed, and cut into 1/16-inch-thick julienne
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Mixed greens