Blackened Tuna Steak
A quick and flavorful Cajun-spiced tuna steak with a restaurant-style crust, perfect for grilling, pan-searing, or air frying.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Searing/Air Frying
- 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, or preheat your grill or air fryer.
- Sear the tuna steaks for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for your desired doneness.
- Serve immediately with avocado-mango salsa if desired.
Notes
- For medium-rare tuna, aim for an internal temperature of 115-120°F (46-49°C).
- For medium tuna, aim for an internal temperature of 125-130°F (52-54°C).
- For well-done tuna, aim for an internal temperature of 135-140°F (57-60°C).
- You can marinate the tuna in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and Cajun spices for 30 minutes before seasoning for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg