It will take less than 8 minutes to make these seared tuna steaks. They're flavorful. They have a crispy exterior and are cooked just right on the inside.
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Ingredients
2 Yellowfin tuna steaks, about 5 lbs. each and 1.5" thick
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges for serving
Method
Step-by-step Method for Seared Tuna
Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels and set aside.
Mix salt, cayenne pepper, and whole peppercorns in a small bowl.
Rub the dry seasoning blend evenly on both sides of each tuna steak.
Drizzle olive oil over the tuna steaks, coating both sides lightly.
Heat a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat until very hot.
While the pan heats, combine honey and soy sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
When the skillet is hot, add the butter and remaining olive oil.
Place tuna steaks in the hot skillet; sear for 60-90 seconds per side for rare, or longer for desired doneness.
Remove seared tuna steaks from the pan and let rest for 2 minutes.
Pour honey-soy mixture into the still-hot pan and swirl for 10–15 seconds to deglaze and create a quick glaze.
Slice the rested tuna steaks against the grain into ½ inch thick slices.
Arrange slices on a plate; spoon glaze over the tuna.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.