Perfect Seared Tuna Steak 5-Min Prep
Learn how to make a perfectly seared tuna steak with a bright lemon pepper seasoning. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound tuna steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steak dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the tuna steak generously with lemon pepper seasoning and salt.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the tuna steak in the skillet.
- Sear for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for your desired doneness.
- Remove the tuna steak from the skillet and let it rest for a minute.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For best results, use sushi-grade tuna.
- Adjust the searing time based on the thickness of your tuna steak and your preferred level of doneness.
- You can also add a pinch of garlic powder to the seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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