Blackened seared tuna is a dish that involves coating a tuna steak with a blend of spices, typically including paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and black pepper. The seasoned tuna is then seared in a hot skillet or on a grill until the outside is charred or "blackened" while the inside remains rare or medium-rare. The result is a flavorful and slightly spicy dish with a crispy outer layer and a tender, juicy interior.
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Entrees, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2servings
Calories 311.5kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE SEASONING
2teaspoonssweet paprika
½teaspoononion powder
1teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspooncayenne pepper
½teaspoondried thyme
½teaspoondried oregano
1 ½teaspoons salt
½teaspoonground black pepper
FOR THE TUNA
12ozYellowfin or Ahi tunadefrosted if frozen
1tablespoonunsalted butter
Instructions
Rinse defrosted tuna under cold running water; pat dry with a paper towel.
Mix the seasoning spices together in a large bowl. Scatter on a plate.
Press the tuna into the seasoning or dust the top and bottom of the tuna with the mixture.
Heat a tablespoon of butter or oil in a medium-high skillet.
When butter is hot, add the fish and sear. Cook without moving, 30 seconds. Flip and cook for another 30 seconds.
Remove tuna from the pan to a plate. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
If serving immediately, slice tuna thinly with a sharp knife.
If serving later in the day, wrap the uncut fish in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Slice before serving.
Notes
To defrost tuna: Thaw tuna in the refrigerator for a few hours or run it under cold running water. You can thinly slice the tuna or wrap the tuna in plastic wrap to keep it moist and refrigerate the cooked fish for up to 24 hours.Serve the seared Ahi tuna on a bed of seaweed salad. You can also use rice, green salad, avocado, micro greens, remoulade sauce, soy sauce, lime wedges, ad/or spicy mayo.Garnish seared tuna with cubes of fresh tropical fruit, such as lemon, mango, dragonfruit, or papaya.
Nutrition Facts
Pan Seared and Blackened Yellowfin Tuna
Amount per Serving
Calories
311.5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
14.4
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
5.8
g
36
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Cholesterol
79.7
mg
27
%
Sodium
1814.3
mg
79
%
Potassium
519.1
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
3.5
g
1
%
Fiber
1.4
g
6
%
Sugar
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
40.5
g
81
%
Net Carbohydrates
2.1
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories
311.5
Net Carbohydrates
2.1
g
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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