Seared Tuna With Port and Figs - Fresh Seafood Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups tawny port wine
• 6 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1/2 cup undiluted canned beef consommé
• 1/2 cup dried figs, quartered
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 pounds tuna steak (1 inch or thicker), cut into 4 portions
• Kosher or sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper vegetable oil