Blackened Tuna

120 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 20 min

“It may seem simple, but it's my favorite way to have tuna. Seared fish steaks are a Cajun tradition.” - by Denys

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steaks, 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Generously coat tuna with Cajun seasoning.
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over high heat. When oil is nearly smoking, place steaks in pan. Cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, or until blackened. Turn steaks, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
243 cal
12%

Fat
14 g
22%

Carbs
1.1 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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pharcyder

Oct. 9, 2003

"I first had blackened tuna a few weeks ago at a buffet in a casino. I am not sure how this was my first time since I have lived in Louisiana for 24 years but it was. Well as soon as I got home I sea..." See morerched and found this recipe for blackened tuna. A few days later I had a friend over and we tried this recipe and what a success. It matched closely to the blackened tuna I had at the casino and possibly turned out better. This recipe is very simple and takes little time. The only thing you need to watch out for is buying a cajun/creole seasoning without salt. Because of the generous amount of seasoning you will put on the tuna, the salt content is extremely high if you choose a cajun seasoning with salt. Just a tip for people who need to watch their salt content."

RELATIONSHIPMAN

Jul. 30, 2003

"This was really simple, easy, and, most importatly, absolutely delicious! Warning though: open up your windows and turn off the smoke detectors when cooking this because it does get smokey...." See more"

JCHRONIST

May. 26, 2004

"Great recipe. You can also make on the gas grill by using a black iron skillet. Heat the skillet on medium heat for 15 minutes. Half the butter/oil and pour a small amount in skillet. Season tuna s..." See moreteak and put in skillet. Smoke will be intense when you first put steaks in skillet. Pour rest of butter/oil on steaks then turn. Cook for same amount of time as original recipe calls for. Steaks will be nice and blackened. I also use this recipe for swordfish. Very delicious too."

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