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15-Minute Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

15-Minute Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna

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, he
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 serving
Calories: 669
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Ahi tuna steaks, 5 oz / 142 g each
  • 0.25 tsp (0.6 g / 0.02 oz) cayenne pepper
  • 0.1 tsp (0.6 g / 0.02 oz) kosher salt
  • 1 tsp (2.3 g / 0.08 oz) ground paprika
  • 0.5 tbsp (7 g / 0.25 oz) butter
  • 2 tbsp (28 g / 0.99 oz) olive oil
  • 1 tsp (3 g / 0.11 oz) whole peppercorns
  • Chef's
  • 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.
  • Source Quality Fish: Always use high-quality, sushi-grade or sashimi-grade Ahi tuna since the center will be eaten raw.

Method
 

  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.
  4. Add the whole peppercorns and cook for about 5 minutes, until they soften and become fragrant.
  5. Increase the heat to medium-high. Carefully place the seasoned tuna steaks in the hot skillet.
  6. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side for a rare to medium-rare center.
  7. Immediately remove the tuna from the skillet and serve hot.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 669kcalCarbohydrates: 1.5gProtein: 65.5gFat: 45.1g

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