Cajun Blackened Tuna Recipe

0.7g
Net Carbs
Net Carbs
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Style:American
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Moderate
Style:American
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Moderate
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INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 tbsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp, leaves Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/8 tsp Red or Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Stick
- 16 oz, boneless, raw Tuna
DIRECTIONS
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Combine paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cumin, pepper and cayenne pepper on a plate. Rub room temperature butter over tuna steaks. Press tuna steaks into herb mixture; gently rub herbs onto fish.
- Heat a large heavy ovenproof skillet (cast iron works great) over high heat for 2 minutes or until skillet smokes. Cook tuna steaks 1 minute on each side. They will make some smoke this is normal. Transfer skillet to oven and roast fish 5 minutes for medium rare doneness.Cut each steak in half before serving.
Cooking Tip
Have a hard time telling when fish is cooked? If it flakes when scraped by a fork, it's good to go.