Albacore Tuna With Jalapeno Bacon Cream Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Albacore Tuna With Jalapeno Bacon Cream Sauce

• Tuna Fillets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Diced Onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Jalapeno
• Sea Salt
• Cracked Black Pepper
• 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
• 2-4 jalapeños, finely chopped (plus 4 whole jalapeños for grilling)

How to Make Albacore Tuna With Jalapeno Bacon Cream Sauce

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add 1/2 cup chopped onions and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 8-10 minutes.
4. Stir in 2-4 finely chopped jalapeños (adjust to your spice preference), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place 4 whole jalapeños on the grill alongside the tuna.
6. Grill jalapeños, turning occasionally, until the skin is slightly charred, about 4-5 minutes per side.
7. Remove grilled jalapeños from grill and set aside until serving.
8. Season albacore tuna fillets (about 4, 6 oz each) lightly with salt and pepper.
9. Drizzle 1 tablespoon melted butter over each fillet and spread to coat.
10. Place fillets on the preheated grill.
11. Grill tuna to your desired doneness (internal temperature of 135-140°F for medium-rare), about 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer to serving plates.
12. Spoon the jalapeno cream sauce generously over the tuna. Garnish with 4 slices of cooked crispy bacon and the grilled jalapeños.