Pan Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks With Peppercorns
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Calling all sushi-loving foodies! Get ready to elevate your home cooking game with this incredible Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks recipe.
These tender tuna steaks are seasoned with just a touch of salt and cayenne pepper, then seared in a skillet with butter and olive oil. The result? A perfectly cooked tuna steak with a crispy crust and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth center.
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But wait, there’s more!
To add an extra burst of flavor, add a handful of peppercorns to the skillet. As they cook, they’ll pop and release their aromatic goodness into the air, infusing your tuna with a subtle peppery kick.
To make the perfect seared ahi tuna steak, start by patting them dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and cayenne pepper to your liking.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and peppercorns and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Gently place the seasoned tuna steaks in the skillet and cook to your desired doneness. For a rare steak, cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. For a medium-rare steak, cook for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side.
Remove the tuna from the skillet and slice it into thin slices. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or a simple squeeze of lemon.
There you have it, folks! This Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks recipe is a no-fail way to impress your taste buds and transport your taste buds to a five-star restaurant, minus the hefty price tag.

Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- Ahi tuna steaks
- Salt
- Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Peppercorns
Instructions
- 1. Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel.
- 2. Season both sides of the tuna steaks with salt and cayenne pepper to your liking.
- 3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- 4. Add the olive oil and peppercorns to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- 5. Gently place the seasoned tuna steaks in the skillet.
- 6. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side for rare, or 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- 7. Remove the tuna from the skillet and slice it into thin slices.
- 8. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or a simple squeeze of lemon.
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