INGREDIENTS
1 lb. bag frozen corn
2 TBSP. butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1/4 cup half and half or milk
Hot pepper sauce to taste
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tsp. each dried thyme, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper
4 tuna steaks
DIRECTIONS
Pulse corn briefly in food processor until coarsely chopped.
Melt the butter in a pan.
Sauté corn with garlic and vegetables for 7 minutes.
Add the sugar, spices and milk.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir hot sauce into the butter and brush over the tuna.
Combine all the spices and dust tuna liberally.
Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet until very hot.
Sear tuna for 1 to 3 minutes per side.
Let rest 1 minute; slice and serve over the vegetables.
Serves 4.
