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Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for blackened tuna steak, perfect for a healthy and easy dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 tuna steaks (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the tuna steaks.
- Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the tuna steaks in the hot skillet.
- Sear for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer depending on your desired doneness.
- Remove from skillet and let rest for a minute.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Ensure your skillet is very hot before adding the tuna to achieve a good sear.
- Tuna is best served medium-rare to medium; overcooking will make it dry.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 6 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg