Description
Savor the flavor of perfectly seasoned blackened ahi tuna steaks ready in minutes. This dish combines a zesty spice blend with savory tuna, ideal for a quick yet impressive meal.
Ingredients
Cayenne
Dried thyme
Dried oregano
Garlic powder
Freshly ground black pepper
Paprika
Olive oil
Ahi tuna steaks
Kosher salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cayenne, dried thyme, dried oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika to create the seasoning blend.
- Rub the seasoning mix generously over both sides of the ahi tuna steaks.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the seasoned tuna steaks to the hot skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until a blackened crust forms and the center remains rare.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet and sprinkle with kosher salt before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the seasoned tuna marinate for 15 minutes before cooking. Adjust the spice levels according to your preference by varying the cayenne and paprika.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: blackened ahi tuna, quick recipes, seafood, easy cooking, spicy tuna