Seared Tuna Pepper Steaks

• 2 1/4 teaspoons coarsely cracked black pepper
• 2 1 1/4-inch-thick tuna steaks
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots
• 3/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
• 1/2 cup brandy

1. Press 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper onto each side of each tuna steak and sprinkle lightly with salt.
2. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add tuna to skillet and sear until cooked to desired doneness, about 3 1/2 minutes per side for medium.
4. Transfer tuna to plates; tent with foil to keep warm.
5. Add butter and shallots to same skillet.
6. Saute over medium heat until shallots soften, about 3 minutes.
7. Remove skillet from heat.
8. Add broth, then brandy.
9. Place skillet over high heat and boil until sauce is reduced to 1/3 cup, about 8 minutes.
10. Season with salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
11. Spoon sauce over tuna.

black pepper, tuna, olive oil, butter, shallots, chicken broth, brandy

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/seared-tuna-pepper-steaks-5667 (may not work)