Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 mins
• Total Time: 7 mins
• Calories: 301 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pat tuna steaks dry and season on both sides with salt and cayenne pepper.

Step 2

Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and pepper corns; cook until peppercorns soften and pop, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Gently place seasoned tuna in the skillet and cook to desired doneness, anywhere from 30 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes per side.

Step 4

Slice tuna into 1/4-inch thick slices to serve.