Seared Tuna Steaks with Multi Colored Peppercorns

Ingredients:

4 tuna steaks about 5 ounces each

2 tablespoons crushed multi colored pepper corns, divided

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons shallots, chopped

1 tablespoon green peppercorns in brine drained and crushed

¼ cup brandy

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 ½ cups heavy cream

Procedure:

1. Mix one tablespoon of the multicolored peppercorns, the salt and the sesame seeds. Coat both sides of the tuna steaks with this mixture.

2. Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan. When very hot, but not smoking, sear the steaks quickly about a minute on each side the salmon should be cooked very rare to medium rare.

3. Remove from the pan. Add the shallots, the remaining multicolored peppercorns and the green peppercorns. Cook until the shallots are soft over medium heat.

4. Add the brandy. Reduce until almost dry. Add the soy sauce, the vinegar and the mustard. Next add the cream and cook until the mixture reaches sauce consistency. Correct the seasoning with salt if necessary. Reheat the steaks slightly in the sauce. Serve the tuna with sauce.