Tuna Steak With Sorrel Sauce

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(26)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 4tuna steaks (about 2 pounds total weight)
  • Juice 1 lemon
  • 2tablespoons olive oil
  • 2large shallots, minced
  • 1small clove garlic, unpeeled and left whole
  • 2tablespoons butter
  • 3 to 4pounds sorrel
  • ½ to ¾cup chicken stock
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

529 calories; 17 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 48 grams carbohydrates; 16 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 55 grams protein; 1586 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Wipe the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Squeeze lemon juice on both sides, brush with oil and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Preheat broiler to high.

  3. Step 3

    Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan or skillet, soften the shallots and the garlic in the butter. Add the sorrel and cook, stirring frequently, for one to two minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add the chicken stock and cook a further five minutes. Remove from the stove. Peel the garlic and add the flesh to the sorrel. Puree with the sorrel mixture in a blender or food processor.

  5. Step 5

    Place the sauce in a small saucepan and keep warm.

  6. Step 6

    Meanwhile broil the tuna for three to five minutes on each side, or until medium rare. Serve immediately, passing the sauce separately.

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I can't believe that one should really use 3-4 lbs of Sorrel, as called for in the recipe. 3-4 oz. sounds about right. The recipe should be corrected.

For when the sorrel is overtaking the herb garden. Lovely spring dinner. I only had about 3 oz of sorrel (looks like a lot) and I followed the directions using a splash (maybe 1/4 cup) of chicken stock. More than enough sauce for 2 grilled tuna steaks and the first asparagus from the garden. The lemony flavor of the sorrel was perfect.

I used roughly a pound of sorrel - it reduces like spinach. It was great on the tuna and on the accompanying roasted potatoes.

For when the sorrel is overtaking the herb garden. Lovely spring dinner. I only had about 3 oz of sorrel (looks like a lot) and I followed the directions using a splash (maybe 1/4 cup) of chicken stock. More than enough sauce for 2 grilled tuna steaks and the first asparagus from the garden. The lemony flavor of the sorrel was perfect.

I can't believe that one should really use 3-4 lbs of Sorrel, as called for in the recipe. 3-4 oz. sounds about right. The recipe should be corrected.

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