Description
A quick method for cooking tuna steaks to a medium-rare finish with a flavorful crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels.
- Mix salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the tuna steaks.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet (cast iron works well) over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the tuna steaks in the hot skillet.
- Sear for 1.5 to 2 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare. Adjust time for desired doneness.
- Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest on a cutting board for 3 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For best results, use sushi-grade or sashimi-grade tuna steaks.
- If you prefer a crustier sear, increase the heat slightly and use a higher smoke point oil like avocado oil.
- Slice the tuna against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 4 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 70