Craving a lightning-fast, elegant dinner that tastes like it came from a high-end restaurant? This Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna is your answer! In just 15 minutes, you can achieve a perfectly seared, peppercorn-crusted tuna steak that’s tender and ruby-red on the inside. It’s a simple, healthy, and incredibly impressive meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
• Preparation Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 2
• 2 Ahi tuna steaks, 5 oz / 142 g each
• 0.25 tsp / 0.6 g cayenne pepper
• 0.1 tsp / 0.6 g kosher salt
• 1 tsp / 2.3 g ground paprika
• 0.5 tbsp / 7 g butter
• 2 tbsp / 28 g olive oil
• 1 tsp / 3 g whole peppercorns
Instructions
1. Directions
2. Place the Ahi tuna steaks in a bowl. Evenly sprinkle with cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and ground paprika, coating all sides.
3. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter, then add the olive oil. Add the whole peppercorns and cook for about 5 minutes, until they soften and become fragrant.
4. Increase the heat to medium-high. Carefully place the seasoned tuna steaks in the hot skillet. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side for a rare to medium-rare center.
5. Immediately remove the tuna from the skillet and serve hot.
Nutritional Information
• Approximate values per serving.
• Calories: 669 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
• Protein: 65.5 g
• Fat: 45.1 g
Pro Tips
• Chef’s
• Pat the Tuna Dry: Use a paper towel to thoroughly dry the surface of the tuna before seasoning. Moisture is the enemy of a good crust.
• Get the Pan Hot: Make sure your pan is sufficiently hot before adding the fish to get a beautiful, quick sear without cooking the center through.
• Don’t Overcook: Ahi tuna is incredibly lean and best enjoyed rare or medium-rare. A minute or two per side is all you need.
• Source Quality Fish: Always use high-quality, sushi-grade or sashimi-grade Ahi tuna since the center will be eaten raw.
