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Seared Ahi Tuna

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PREP TIME
5 min
COOKING TIME
2 min
TOTAL TIME
7 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Dinner Japanese
Seared Ahi Tuna
Ingredients
  • 2 (5 ounce) ahi tuna steaks
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
Instructions
1
Dust tuna steaks with a pinch of salt and sprinkle both sides with a dash of cayenne pepper to enhance their flavor.
2
Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches its melting point.
3
Add olive oil and a few whole pepper corns to the skillet; cook until they release their fragrance and start popping, approximately 5 minutes.
4
Carefully position the seasoned tuna in the skillet and cook to your desired level of doneness, ranging from 30 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes per side.
5
Slice the cooked tuna into thin, uniform slices and serve immediately to indulge in its delicious flavor.