How to Cook Seared Tuna Steak (6 Steps)

Few dishes are tastier, or healthier, than a well-seared tuna steak. Searing is a meat cooking technique that seals in the flavor of the cut you are preparing. Ahi tuna has a flavorful and desirable texture that works well for steaks. However, you can use the searing technique for any meat, poultry or fish.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 ahi tuna steaks, 5 to 7 oz.
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. whole peppercorns
  • Mortar and pestle
  • Pepper grinder
  • Heavy-bottomed metal cooking pan
  • Heat-proof metal spatula
  • Plates
  • Paper towels

Instructions

  1. Pat tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle top of steaks with kosher salt.

  2. Place the heavy metal cooking pan on stove top. Heat pan on medium-high heat for three to five minutes.

  3. Place 2 tbsp. olive oil and 1/2 tbsp. butter into pan. As it heats, crush 1 tsp. whole peppercorns with mortar and pestle or pepper grinder.

  4. Sauté peppercorns in oil and butter for four to five minute until they crackle. Raise heat to high until a drop of water sizzles in the pan. Place seasoned ahi tuna steaks, salted side down, on top of peppercorns. Sprinkle the top of steaks with kosher salt.

  5. Let steaks cook for two minutes, then flip steaks over and cook an additional 1 1/2 to two minutes. Remove steaks from pan and let rest two minutes.

  6. Slice steaks against the grain, fan slices out, and serve plated over rice or couscous.

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