Blackened Tuna Steak
A quick and easy Cajun-spiced tuna steak with a flavorful crust, perfect for a healthy dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tuna steaks (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: Avocado-mango salsa for serving
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels.
- Rub both sides of the tuna steaks with blackened seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the tuna steaks for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness.
- Serve immediately with avocado-mango salsa if desired.
Notes
- For grilling: Grill over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side.
- For air fryer: Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Internal temperature for medium-rare is 115°F (46°C), medium is 125°F (52°C).
- Consider this a great option for meal planning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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