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Perfectly Cooked Tuna Steak

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 21 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

Elevate your dinner with this perfectly cooked tuna steak featuring a seared crust and a tender, medium-rare center, bringing the taste of the ocean to your table.


Ingredients

  • 2 tuna steaks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)


Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the tuna steaks with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  3. Once the oil is hot, add the tuna steaks to the pan.
  4. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side for medium-rare, depending on thickness.
  5. Remove from the pan and let rest for a minute.
  6. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Let the tuna steaks come to room temperature before cooking for even cooking. Monitor the color of the tuna for doneness.