Seared Tuna with Fennel Seeds & Caper Brown Butter

Ingredients

• ¾ tsp. kosher salt
• ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
• 1-½ Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tbs. capers, drained, coarsely chopped if large
• 6 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut into six pieces
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• + 2 more ingredients
• • 4 1-inch-thick tuna steaks (6 to 8 oz. each)
  • 1 Tbs. fennel seeds, crushed

Put the lemon juice and capers in a 1-qt. heatproof measuring cup. Bring the butter and cream to a brisk simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking often. The mixture will look homogenous at first and then will separate and begin to turn golden brown. Continue to whisk until it turns a...

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