seared tuna steak with egg yolk sauce

Name: Seared Tuna Steak with Egg Yolk Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 large tuna steaks; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; salt and pepper; ## EGG YOLK SAUCE; 4 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup(s) water; 4 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 4 teaspoon(s) corn starch; 1 1/2 cup(s) water; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Jan 29, 2025

This is decadent.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 large tuna steaks
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
EGG YOLK SAUCE
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons corn starch
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice

How To Make seared tuna steak with egg yolk sauce

Step 1

For the egg yolk sauce, beat the egg yolks with 1/2 cup water. Heat the oil. Stir in the corn starch until smooth.

Step 2

Add the remaining water and salt. Whisk until smooth. Turn heat to low and gradually pour in the beaten eggs and whisk until smooth and creamy.
Step 3

Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Set aside.
Step 4

Season the tuna with salt and pepper. Add oil to a skillet and sear the tuna for about 4 minutes on each side. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Step 5

Slice the tuna and serve with the egg yolk sauce.
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