Peppered Seared Tuna Recipe
In addition to being incredibly healthy, fresh seared tuna is delicious, satisfying, and a perfect vehicle for savory dipping sauce. Team it up with a crisp greens and your favorite Asian-inspired sesame dressing.
Ingredients
| 3 | tablespoons | vegetable oil , divided |
| 1 | 12–16-ounce | Ahi tuna steak * |
| 1 | tablespoon | freshly ground black pepper |
| For best results, use sushi grade Ahi tuna and buy the fish from a butcher that you trust. |
Directions
1. Remove the tuna from the refrigerator 10 minutes before required and bring to room temperature.
2. Brush lightly with the vegetable oil and sprinkle with pepper.
3. Heat the oil in a skillet set over medium-heat until almost smoking.
4. Place the steak in the pan and cook for 5–10 seconds or until the tuna is cooked to a 1/4-inch depth. Flip the fish and repeat the process.
5. Remove from the heat and set on a carving board. Slice the tuna into thin slices and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Preparation Time:
Under 10 minutes.
