Blackened Tuna Recipes

PAN SEARED BLACKENED AHI TUNA

Steps:

• Rinse the fish and pat dry with paper towels. Slice into 1/2 inch steaks.
• In a small bowl mix together the spices and set aside.
• Place a frying pan or cast iron skillet over high heat until it starts to smoke. Keep kitchen area well ventilated.
• Toss the ahi tuna in melted butter and then coat with spice mixture on both sides. Press spice mixture to adhere. Immediately sear on high heat each side for 10 seconds for pink in the middle, or for no more then 30 seconds per side to cook through well. Serve immediately.

HOW TO MAKE BLACKENED AHI TUNA

Steps:

• Combine blackened seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Place ahi tuna steaks on a cutting board or plate. Dry all sides with a paper towel.
• Sprinkle half of the seasoning on the top side of the ahi tuna steaks and rub it in.
• Turn steaks over and sprinkle the remaining blackened seasoning on the other side of the steaks. Rub in completely on all sides (edges as well!).
• Heat a cast iron or metal pan on the stove. Let heat for 2-minutes and then add butter.
• Let butter melt and make sure the pan is hot (should be 4-5 minutes since first turned on).
• Place seasoned ahi tuna steaks flat side down (either side is fine, but the larger flat side).
• Let sear for 60-seconds (don't move until 60-seconds are up).
• Flip over (using tongs) and sear the other side for an additional 60-seconds.
• After fully seared, remove from the heat and onto a cutting board. Turn off the stove.
• Let the blackened ahi tuna steaks cool for 3-5 minutes.
• Slice in thin pieces (about ¼-½" thick slices).
• If making extra, make sure to place in fridge in an airtight container immediately. Should be in fridge no more than 2-3 days.

BLACKENED TUNA STEAKS WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and garlic in a bowl. Rub the tuna steaks with the mixture. Place the steaks in a sealable container and chill in refrigerator 3 hours.
• Combine the mango, bell pepper, Spanish onion, green onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl; stir. Add the lime juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil and toss to combine. Chill in refrigerator 1 hour.
• Stir together the paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, and garlic powder in a bowl. Remove the tuna steaks from the refrigerator and gently rinse with water and then dip each side of each steak in the spice mixture to coat.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Gently lay the tuna steaks into the hot oil. Cook the tuna on one side for 3 minutes; remove to a plate. Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil into the skillet and let it get hot. Lay the tuna with the uncooked side down into the skillet and cook another 3 minutes; remove from heat immediately.
• Spoon about 1/2 cup of the mango salsa onto each of 4 plates. Lay the tuna steaks atop the salsa and serve immediately.

BLACKENED SEARED TUNA RECIPE

Steps:

• Use a paper towel to pat the thawed, raw tuna steak dry.
• Mix together all of the spices in a shallow bowl until well combined.
• Press the dry rub onto the exterior of the tuna steak.
• Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet set to high heat.
• For a medium rare tuna steak, Sear the largest side of the fish for about 60 seconds until the fish exterior turns from pink to white, then flip the tuna filet to sear the opposite side.
• Remove the fish from the skillet, and slice the fish through the sear.
• The fish should have a white edge but a pink center
• Let the fish rest for a few minutes, slice, and serve on salads, tacos, and sandwiches.

GRILLED BLACKENED TUNA STEAK RECIPE WITH MANGO AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• To make the seasoning mix, whisk all ingredients together and store in an airtight container. The mix should keep well for at least three months.
• To make the mango avocado salsa, mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust the seasonings if desired.
• To make the grilled blackened tuna steaks, heat a grill over high heat (or a grill pan on the stove over medium-high).
• Coat the tuna steaks with the blackening seasoning on all sides, then spray the top and bottom with cooking spray.
• Add the steaks to the hot grill and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until black grill marks have formed but the inside is still rare. Serve hot topped with mango avocado salsa.

BLACKENED TUNA STEAK

Steps:

• Mix together all of the blackening/rub ingredients. Note you will have rub left over for more steaks.
• Coat each tuna steak with the dry rub
• Preheat a skillet until it is hot. Add about a tsp of oil to the bottom of the skillet.
• Put the steaks into the hot pan.
• Cook the steak for 1 1/2 minutes on each side for a rare steak2 minutes on each side for a medium-rare steak and 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on each side for a medium to medium-well done steak.

CAJUN BLACKENED TUNA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cumin, pepper, and cayenne pepper on a plate. Rub butter over tuna steaks. Press tuna steaks into spice mixture; gently rub spices onto fish. Heat a large heavy ovenproof skillet (cast-iron works great) over high heat for 2 minutes or until skillet smokes. Cook tuna steaks 1 minute on each side. They will make some smoke, this is normal. Transfer skillet to oven and roast fish 5 minutes for medium-rare doneness. This recipe yields 4 servings. Carbohydrates: 2 grams Net Carbs: 1 grams Fiber: 1 grams Protein: 53.5 grams Fat: 9.5 grams Calories: 321 Comments: If you dont have an ovenproof skillet, transfer seared fish to a baking sheet to finish cooking. Formatted for MC6 06-02-2003 by Joe Comiskey - Mad's Recipe Emporium Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 57 Calories; 6g Fat (88.6% calories from fat); trace Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 16mg Cholesterol; 535mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Fat.

GRILLED BLACKENED TUNA STEAKS RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Make the blackened seasoning. Mix the paprika, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and salt in a shake top bottle, or small bowl. Preheat grill to high. Coat all sides of tuna steaks in a thick coating of blackening seasoning, pressing into the flesh of the fish. Spray one side with cooking spray. Place sprayed side down on grill grates. Close lid and cook 1-2 minutes. Open lid, spray other side of fish and flip. Cook 1-2 minutes more. Tuna is finished when outside edges are cooked but middle is still rare.

BLACKENED TUNA BITES WITH CAJUN MUSTARD

Steps:

• Make the mustard first: Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, stirring often.
• When somewhat smooth, it's done.
• Now start the tuna: TUNA Cut up tuna in large bite size pieces Coat with blackening seasoning Heat oil in pan till very hot, but not smoking Sear tuna on all sides for about 7-10 minutes total.
• Do not overcook.
• It's good for the tuna to be slightly pink on the inside.
• Serve right away with Cajun Mustard.
• This can also be made with peeled jumbo shrimp.

BLACKENED TUNA CHESAPEAKE STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat a convection oven to 500 degrees F.
• Heat an iron skillet over medium high heat. Season both sides of the tuna steaks with blackening spice. Add the tuna to the hot skillet and sear each side for about 1 minute to seal in the moisture. Remove the tuna from the skillet and place in a broiler pan. Top each tuna steak with 1 ounce of butter and place in the oven. Cook for 6 minutes for medium rare or 8 minutes for well done.
• After you place your tuna in the oven start your Chesapeake topping by sauteing jumbo lump crabmeat with the Virginia Smithfield ham in the butter over medium heat until warmed through. When fish is done, place the Chesapeake topping on fish and finish off with Bearnaise sauce.

BLACKENED TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 deg.
• Mix first 7 ingredients in small bowl.
• Place steaks on baking sheet, brush on both sides with 1 T. oil. Sprinkle top of each with seasoning.
• Heat heavy large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add remaining 1 T. oil; swirl to coat.
• Place steaks seasoning side down in skillet. Cook until very brown on bottom (about 1 min) return steaks, browned side up to baking sheet.
• Place in oven; bake until done (about 8 min).

BLACKENED TUNA

Steps:

• Generously coat tuna with Cajun seasoning.
• Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over high heat. When oil is nearly smoking, place steaks in pan. Cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, or until blackened. Turn steaks, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or to desired doneness.