Seared Tuna Steaks
A gorgeous blushing pink in the middle, a light sear on the exterior served a bright Niçoise inspired vinaigrette on top, this is how to Sear Tuna Steaks. Seared Tuna is one of our favorite healthy seafood dinners and is easy enough for a weeknight supper and elegant enough for a special occasion or date night. There are only a couple of simple culinary rules you need to know to make an excellent Tuna steak, I’ll walk you through them.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 560kcal
Ingredients
- 2 6-Ounce Tuna Steaks
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Niçoise Vinaigrette
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice only
- 1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 Anchovy Filets or Substitute 1-teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Teaspoon Shallot Finely chopped
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/3 Cup Flat-Leaf Parsley Chopped
Instructions
Niçoise Vinaigrette
- Add either Anchovies or salt, but not both, I prefer Anchovies
- Combine everything except flat-leaf parsley, whisk until emulsified
- Add parsley, mix to combine
Seared Tuna Steaks
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed frying pan over high heat
- Dry both sides of the tuna with paper towels until very dry
- Season the tuna with salt
- Add olive oil to the pan, add the tuna steaks. Sear for 45-60 seconds per side
- Remove the tuna from the pan and place onto a cutting board to rest briefly, slice the tuna on the bias and serve with the vinaigrette
Nutrition Facts
Seared Tuna Steaks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560
Calories from Fat 558
% Daily Value*
Fat 62g95%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 687mg30%
Potassium 55mg2%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 991IU20%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.