Tuna Mignon With Tomato Sherry Vinaigrette

• tuna fillets2 ounce

  (6 ounce)

• poppy seed↗1⁄8 cup
• ground pepper↗1⁄8 cup
• shallot, diced↗1⁄4 cup
• green onion, ends cut off and remaining portion diced↗1⁄3 cup
• roma tomatoes, cored,seeded and diced↗2 cups
• sherry wine vinegar↗1⁄3 cup
• rice vinegar↗1⁄4 cup
• black pepper↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• olive oil↗1⁄3 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place shallots, green onion and tomatoes in a mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Add sherry and rice vinegars.

3. 3

   Add salt and olive oil; stir well.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   (I made this mixture ahead of time and let set for 30-45 minutes, allowing the flavors to mix, but this is not necessary).

6. 6

   Roll tuna fillet in poppyseed-peppercorn mixture.

7. 7

   In a well-heated pan, sear tuna on both sides to desired temperature (approx. 1-2 minutes per side, so that the tuna is very pink on the inside).

8. 8

   Place tuna on a plate and top with tomato mixture.

9. 9

   Enjoy!