Tuna au Poivre With Red Wine Sauce Recipe (2024)

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Doug

Not sure I'll ever understand how recipe writers reduce sauces and caramelize onions so quickly. Anyway, this is a wonderful recipe. Highly recommend!

Muskokawoolie

I would cut the wine sauce ingredients in half next time. Four ounces of sauce was plenty. More for the table! Otherwise, excellent.

kathycookstoo

White Pinot Noir?

Sam Bienstock

I used a dry Pinot Noir (white) instead of the red (it was what I had on hand at the time) and it was fantastic!

Debra

Delicious - used veggie broth instead of chicken. Took 20 min to reduce

evonder

Compared this with other red wine reduction sauces because it takes much much longer than 10 minutes to reduce 3 cups of liquid to one cup. Use more (double) the shallots and 1/2 cup broth instead of 2 1/2 cups. Add a rosemary sprig for additional flavor if needed.

Edward B. Blau

We had one large steak for the two of us and adjusted the quantities of the ingredients accordingly.
We served mashed potatoes and wilted spinach as sides and we agreed it was a delicious meal.
I used a cast iron grill skillet and did cook the tuna to medium rare instead of rare.
We will never use any other tuna recipe.

jochen stossberg

They can't. End of story. Real life and the recipe, rarely go together.

Stan M.

To make step one easier:Add the toasted coriander and fennel seeds to a mortar, grind with a pestle. Add the coarsely ground pepper. Press the garlic through a press into the mix. Add the olive oil and mix with the pestle. Paint the tuna with the mixture with a pastry brush.

Brentford

I really enjoyed this, although I agree that there's too much sauce. Plus, at 1 cup its a little watery-- next time I'll reduce it down to a syrupy consistency that will coat the tuna. A couple notes about searing the tuna:1. Put the cast-iron skillet in the oven at 450-500 to heat it evenly. With only 3 minutes to cook a rare steak, you can't afford cool spots in the pan.2. The directions just say to lay the tuna in the cast-iron. Tuna has no fat, so I added 2-3 tsp of peanut oil.

eastwestgemini

A great recipe. However, it took me 45 minutes to reduce the sauce and I only added 2 cups instead of the recommended 2.5 of stock. Next time I’ll try adding half a cup of stock. Makes great leftovers in a salad the following day. Served this with mashed potatoes and steamed spinach.

Lin

This was amazing! Reading through the reviews, I made the following changes: 1) Reduced the chicken broth to one cup. It was still a bit thin so added 2 teaspoons of cornstarch to thicken at the end, delicious sauce2) Added Everything Bagel spice along with ground coriander with the garlic (omitted fennel as my husband does not care for the flavor)I had just the right amount of pinot noir left from the weekend. The tuna steaks were delicious. We will make this again. And again.

Namesullycyn

This recipe was delicious! I used more sauce, and larger tuna portions ( 1 1/2 lb for 6 seemed very light!). I added pink and black peppercorns, sesame seeds and poppy seeds to approximate an “everything” spice. Yum!

Rachel

Tasted great! Replaced the fennel with tarragon.

Jayo

No fennel seedUse coriander powderRosemary sprig in wine reduction

KennethJMarsh

For all the recipes that call for reducing a large volume of broth, instead use the amount of bouillon for the required stock, but much less water.

Margaret

Delicious —used white vermouth

Lakelady

This is a huge favorite for my husband and me. I make it often. Great combinations of flavors, and it’s quick! I made the wine sauce once and didn’t feel like we needed it, so I always make it with the spices and quick sautéing. I mix up the coriander, fennel and garlic for two rounds and keep it in the freezer. Sooooooo good!

Liz from Seattle

recipie was simple and reasonable for weeknight. the seasoning was good. but the sauce was too thin and watery. I'll skip the sauce next time. key is to use quality fish.

Drew

Be patient with the reduction of the sauce, wait until it gets thick, you'll love it. It will take closer to 20 minutes than 10 minutes.

Arleen T

Truly exceptional. Used homemade veggie stock as well and was patient on the reduction. Also strained the sauce for fun. Served with mash potatoes and green beans. It was a farmers market meal!

Howard

The flavors were good but the sauce disappointing: much too watery. I might suggest reducing further, straining out the shallots, and whisking in additional butter to emulsify the sauce.

derf

Waaaayyy too much broth. Took too long to reduce and never got to where I wanted it.

Stan M.

To make step one easier:Add the toasted coriander and fennel seeds to a mortar, grind with a pestle. Add the coarsely ground pepper. Press the garlic through a press into the mix. Add the olive oil and mix with the pestle. Paint the tuna with the mixture with a pastry brush.

Lynn

The sauce was thin and bland, even though fully reduced. I think too much chicken broth. Did nothing for the tuna.

SusanCH

Delicious & a hit! I took the advice of others and used much less chicken stock than called for. 1/2 c is plenty.

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Tuna au Poivre With Red Wine Sauce Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you pair red wine with tuna? ›

Hearty, fatty fish like salmon, tuna, or swordfish taste absolutely incredible when paired with a variety of light red wines or a full-bodied white like Chardonnay! Light Beaujolais, Burgundy, or a light Pinot Noir are all excellent options to pair with a more robust fish.

What does au poivre mean in cooking? ›

adjective. ō-ˈpwäv(rᵊ) : prepared or served with a generous amount of usually coarsely ground black pepper. steak au poivre.

What drink pairs well with tuna? ›

Raw tuna: Chilled sake or a very dry white (e.g. Chablis) Seared tuna: A light red (e.g. Chinon) or Spanish rosé Grilled tuna: Syrah or Barbera. Canned tuna: Dry Italian white (e.g. Verdicchio) or Provençal rosé

Why is tuna steak pink? ›

The industry's use of carbon monoxide (CO) (also known as filtered smoke, wood smoke or tasteless smoke) is used to treat tuna to cease the oxidation process and prevent browning, which permanently alters the color of tuna to bright pink, no matter what the storage temperature or conditions are.

Why can't you pair red wine with fish? ›

A full-bodied red can often completely blow your taste buds away, making the delicate flavors of the fish almost undetectable in the distance. Yet, not all fish is light nor is every red rich and full-bodied. Texture also has a part to play in the reasoning behind this rule. Red meat tends to have a high-fat content.

Which wine is best with tuna? ›

Delicate white fish fillets need a lighter white wine; think Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris, Albariño or Grüner Veltiner. Meanwhile meatier fish like tuna can stand up to more robust flavours such as oaked Chardonnay, Viognier or rosé.

What is au poivre sauce made of? ›

This rich French sauce made of pepper, Cognac, and cream is traditionally served on steak, but it's equally good on pork or salmon. Instead of cream, this version is given body and richness with cornstarch-thickened evaporated milk.

What is a substitute for alcohol in steak au poivre? ›

Substitutions: You can swap sherry, white wine, or whiskey for the Cognac or brandy. Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

What is the difference between poivre and poivron? ›

Poivre is used to refer to the spice. Therefore black pepper will be poivre noir. Other examples include poivre blanc, poivre moulu, poivre à grain entier, etc. Poivron is used to refer to sweet peppers.

Is it OK to eat egg and tuna together? ›

Yes. It is completely risk-free. Because neither the fish nor the egg interferes with digestion. Furthermore, there is no scientific data indicating that they should not be eaten together.

What flavors go well with canned tuna? ›

Start with chunk tuna in a can, water-packed. Drain, add mayo, minced green onion, minced bell pepper, minced celery, a little squirt of fresh lemon, a bit of mustard, some fresh-ground black pepper. You might even mince up some fresh tomato into it.

Why is tuna steak so expensive? ›

Handling and Transportation: Such large fish require specialized handling and rapid transportation to preserve quality. These logistical considerations add to the overall expense. But mainly, it's the demand. The ever increasing popularity of sushi worldwide has pushed up the prices of its key ingredients.

Can dogs eat tuna? ›

Is canned tuna good for dogs? Yes, you can feed your dog canned tuna, as long as you do so in moderation and only infrequently, and you choose the version that's packed in fresh water instead of oil or salted water. It's also important to check the label and make sure there is no extra salt added to the canned tuna.

Are tuna steaks high in mercury? ›

Though tuna is very nutritious, it's also high in mercury compared to most other fish. Therefore, it should be eaten in moderation — not every day. You can eat skipjack and light canned tuna alongside other low-mercury fish a few times each week, but should limit or avoid albacore, yellowfin and bigeye tuna.

What wine goes with tinned tuna? ›

Tuna fillet in olive oil

It is a rich fish but also dry, so it requires a more refined and mineral wine. An Azorean white with its volcanic, mineral and saline character and a fruity aromatic range, sometimes with floral notes, is an attractive wine to match with this canned fish.

What wine goes with tuna and Pinot Noir? ›

A red wine from the Pinot Noir grape variety is indeed ideal for enhancing the flavours of tuna as well as the spices and other elements that accompany the dish.

What red wine goes with fish food? ›

The richness of fish like salmon make it great for red wine-lovers and the best matches are light to medium-weight and savoury reds like Grenache, GSM Blends, Nero d'Avola, Barbera, Pinot Noir and Merlot. For those who don't enjoy reds, Rosé is another delicious choice.

Should you drink red or white wine with fish? ›

According to tradition, you're supposed to drink white wine with seafood, but sometimes red wines make an ideal pairing. When pairing wine and seafood, the type of fish or shellfish and how you're preparing it matters. Texture and flavors are essential considerations to keep in mind.

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