Seared Tuna Pepper Steaks

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle tuna steaks on both sides with salt, then sprinkle with coarsely cracked black pepper, pressing gently to adhere.
2. 2
   Heat sesame oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat.
3. 3
   Add tuna steaks and sear until brown outside and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.
4. 4
   Using tongs, transfer tuna steaks to platter.
5. 5
   Tent platter loosely with foil to keep tuna steaks warm.
6. 6
   Add soy sauce, then Sherry to same skillet.
7. 7
   Reduce heat and simmer until mixture is slightly reduced, scraping up any browned bits, about 1 minute.
8. 8
   Spoon sauce over tuna steaks.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with chives or green onion tops.