Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
2 mins
Total Time:
7 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2(5 ounce)ahi tuna steaks

  • 1teaspoonkosher salt

  • ¼teaspooncayenne pepper (Optional)

  • ½tablespoonbutter

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1teaspoonwhole peppercorns

Cooking Directions

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

  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. Add olive oil and pepper corns; cook until peppercorns soften and pop, about 5 minutes.

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

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

  6. Enjoy!

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Recipe Tip

Use sushi-grade tuna if you prefer tuna on the rare side.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories301
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g
23%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Cholesterol
71mg
24%
Sodium
1034mg
45%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Protein
33g
67%
Vitamin C
2mg
2%
Calcium
28mg
2%
Iron
1mg
8%
Potassium
645mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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