Perfect Seared Tuna Steak Recipe
Recipe

Perfect Seared Tuna Steak Recipe

Serves 2
15 Minutes

Perfect your seared tuna steak at home with this quick and easy recipe. This step by step guide shows you how to achieve a beautifully golden crust on the outside while keeping the centre tender, juicy, and perfectly pink.

This Perfect Seared Tuna Steak Recipe is ideal for healthy dinners, high protein meals, and restaurant quality cooking at home. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s perfect for quick weeknight meals or impressive entertaining.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 fresh tuna steaks
  • 1–2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 small red chilli, finely sliced (optional)
  • 1 lemon (juice + wedges to serve)
  • A handful of fresh herbs (basil, coriander, or parsley)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Cooking Intructions

  • 1. Prepare the tuna Pat the tuna steaks dry with kitchen paper. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  • 2. Heat the pan Heat a frying pan or skillet over high heat until very hot. Add olive oil.
  • 3. Sear the tuna Place the tuna steaks into the hot pan. Sear for 45–60 seconds per side depending on thickness. The outside should be golden and crisp while the inside stays pink.
  • 4. Add flavour In the final moments of cooking, add garlic, chilli, and herbs to the pan. Spoon the infused oil over the tuna for extra flavour.
  • 5. Rest & serve Remove from the pan and let rest for 1 minute. Slice and finish with fresh lemon juice.
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