Description
Deliciously seared ahi tuna steaks, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 8-oz ahi tuna steaks
- ½ tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring the tuna steaks to room temperature by letting them sit for at least 20 minutes. Pat the tuna dry.
- Sprinkle the fish liberally with the kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper on both sides.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the tuna steaks and cook 1-2 minutes per side until lightly browned on the outside but still rare on the inside.
- Cool for 2 minutes, then slice the tuna against the grain into ½-inch slices.
- Serve immediately, with a sauce if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Ahi tuna is best served rare to maintain its flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg