Description
A simple and delicious seared ahi tuna steak recipe that is quick and easy to prepare.
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
- For best results, use high-quality fresh ahi tuna steaks.
- Adjust cooking time for desired doneness.
- This dish pairs well with a citrus-based sauce or soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 58g
- Cholesterol: 120mg