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Seared blackened ahi tuna steak served on a black slate with soy sauce mixed with wasabi.
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Blackened Ahi Tuna

Delight in the flavors of perfectly blackened and seared ahi tuna. A quick and easy dish with a mouthwatering cajun seasoning blend.
Course Appetizer, dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Asian Fusion, Hawaiian
Keyword blackened ahi tuna, blackened tuna, seared ahi tuna
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 243kcal

Ingredients

Tuna

  • 14 oz Yellowfin Tuna about 2 steak fillets
  • 1 tsp Chili Pepper
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp White Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Coarse Sea Salt MUST be coarse otherwise will be too salty
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil neutral, no flavor or taste
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Wasabi

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Ingredients for blackened ahi tuna.
  • In a small mixing bowl, mix ingredients for seasoning, ground chili pepper, cayenne pepper, white pepper, coarse sea salt and set aside.
    Seasoning for blackened ahi tuna.
  • Prepare ahi tuna steaks by patting dry with a paper towel. Generously sprinkle on seasoning on both sides of the ahi steak and set aside. Note - make sure the ahi steaks are thoroughly defrosted before cooking.
    Tuna fillet seasoned with blackened ahi tuna.
  • In a large frying pan, add high temp neutral cooking oil on high heat. Once the oil is preheated, add tuna and sear uncovered for 15-20 seconds on all sides. Note - if you prefer medium-well cooked steaks, sear for 30-45 seconds per side, but I don't recommend cooking it for any longer.
    Tuna fillet seasoned with blackened ahi tuna.
  • Cut ahi steaks against the grain and then transfer to a serving plate. Serve with soy sauce mixed with wasabi.
    Blackened ahi tuna served with soy sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 934mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 832IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2mg