This is an elegantly simple way to cook ahi tuna steaks that any restaurant would be jealous of! Serve with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
seared ahi tuna steaks
Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks
Ingredient
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2 (5 ounce) ahi tuna steaks
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
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½ tablespoon butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
Instructions
Pat tuna steaks dry and season on both sides with salt and cayenne pepper.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add olive oil and pepper corns; cook until peppercorns soften and pop, about 5 minutes.
Gently place seasoned tuna in the skillet and cook to desired doneness, anywhere from 30 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes per side.
Slice tuna into 1/4-inch thick slices to serve.