Perfectly Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks: Restaurant-Quality at Home

Name: Perfectly Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks: Restaurant-Quality at Home
Total time: 7 mins
Ingredients: 2 (5 ounce) ahi tuna steaks; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns

Discover the secret to perfectly seared ahi tuna steaks! This simple cooking method will give you restaurant-quality results every time. Serve with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable meal.

Total time7 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time2 mins
Yield2 servings, 2

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Servings

Ingredients

2 (5 ounce) ahi tuna steaks
1 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.5 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns

Instructions

Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with sea salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick.
In a heavy skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Add olive oil and whole black peppercorns to the melted butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppercorns soften and release their aroma, about 5 minutes.
Carefully place the seasoned ahi tuna steaks into the hot skillet. Sear quickly to your desired level of doneness, ranging from 30 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare.
Remove the seared tuna steaks from the skillet and let them rest briefly. Then, slice the tuna against the grain into delicate 1/4-inch thick slices for serving.
Enjoy your delicious, restaurant-worthy seared ahi tuna!

Nutrition

Calories: 301 kcal
Fat Content: 18 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 1034 mg
Protein Content: 33 g
Cholesterol Content: 71 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 1 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g