Best Six Minute Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks Recipes

SEARED AHI TUNA STEAKS

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This is an elegantly simple way to cook tuna that any restaurant would be jealous of!

Provided by Bethany Joyful

Categories Seafood Fish Tuna

Time 17m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 (5 ounce) ahi tuna steaks
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns

Steps:

Season the tuna steaks with salt and cayenne pepper.
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the peppercorns in the mixture until they soften and pop, about 5 minutes. Gently place the seasoned tuna in the skillet and cook to desired doneness, 1 1/2 minutes per side for rare.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1033.6 mg

6-MINUTE SEARED AHI TUNA STEAKS

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Make and share this 6-Minute Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Robbie 22

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 9m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 fresh ahi tuna, steaks (yellowfin tuna, about 4 oz. each, at least 1.5-inch thick)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, see notes
1 tablespoon honey, see notes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
green onion, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges for serving (optional)

Steps:

Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Place on a plate or inside a plastic bag.
Mix the soy sauce (2 tablespoons), toasted sesame oil (1 tablespoon), honey (1 tablespoon) kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon- OMIT if marinating for more than a couple hours, see notes), pepper (1/4 teaspoon), and cayenne pepper (1/4 teaspoon) until honey is fully dissolved. Pour over the ahi tuna steaks and turn over to coat completely. Optional: allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator. Also optional: Reserve a spoonful or two of the marinade before coating the fish for drizzling on top after you've cooked it.
Heat a medium skillet (preferably non-stick or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet) on medium-high to high until very hot ( or medium medium-high for nonstick). I recommend giving cast iron 3-5 minutes to get hot and nonstick about 1 minute, depending on how thick it is.
Add the canola oil (1 tablespoon) to the hot pan. Sear the tuna for 2 minutes on each side for medium rare (1.5 minutes on each side for rare; 3 on each side for medium). (Note: different burners get hotter depending on your stove. Use your best judgement whether you use medium, medium-high, or high heat, as the marinade may burn if too high heat is used).
Remove to a cutting board and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes. Slice into 1/2 inch slices and serve garnished with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 1587.3, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.9, Protein 1.9