Anya’s 5-minute seared tuna steak delight
Anya’s seared tuna steak recipe, seasoned with bright lemon pepper and cooked to perfection.
- 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
- 2 tuna steaks (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the tuna steaks generously with lemon pepper seasoning and salt.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the seasoned tuna steaks into the hot skillet.
- Sear for 1-2 minutes per side for rare, 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for more cooked tuna.
- Remove the tuna steaks from the skillet and let them rest for a minute.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust searing time based on your desired doneness.
- Ensure the skillet is hot before adding the tuna for a good sear.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice over the seared tuna adds extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: Approx. 250-300
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2-3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8-12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Low
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: Approx. 35-40g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50-60mg
