Description
Learn how to make a delicious seared tuna steak with a bright lemon pepper seasoning. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tuna steaks (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together the lemon pepper seasoning and salt.
- Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the tuna steaks.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully place the tuna steaks in the skillet.
- Sear for 2-3 minutes per side for rare, or longer for more well-done tuna.
- Remove from skillet and let rest for a minute before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use sushi-grade tuna.
- Adjust searing time based on your desired doneness.
- Serve with your favorite sides like a fresh salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: Approx. 250-300
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Low
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: Approx. 30-35g
- Cholesterol: Moderate