How To Make Blackened Ahi 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.

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

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.

SEARED AHI TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• Season the tuna steaks with salt and cayenne pepper.
• Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the peppercorns in the mixture until they soften and pop, about 5 minutes. Gently place the seasoned tuna in the skillet and cook to desired doneness, 1 1/2 minutes per side for rare.

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).