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blackened tuna steaks

Blackened Tuna Steaks

Sara
These Blackened Tuna Steaks take less than 10 minutes to make and have so much flavor! Just pair it with your favorites side dishes, or top it on a salad!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Seafood
Servings 4
Calories 338 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Tuna Steaks (around 4oz each, 1 inch thick)
  • 3 Tbs Coconut Oil
  • 2 Tbs ground Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground Cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried Oregano
  • 2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine Paprika, Cayenne, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Oregano, Salt, and Pepper.
  • Spread mixture evenly over each Tuna Steak, coating all sides.
  • Add Coconut Oil to a large cast iron skillet, heat on med/high heat.
  • When the oil is melted and shimmering, add the tuna steaks.
  • Cook 1-2 minutes each side for rare to medium rare, or 3-4 minutes for medium to well done.
  • Remove from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Internal temperature for tuna steak:
  • Medium Rare: 125°F - 135°F - Warm, pink center (Recommended).
  • Medium: 135°F - 145°F - Mostly cooked through, slightly pink in the middle.
  • Well Done: 145°F and above - Firm, brown throughout, likely dry.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 40gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1811mgPotassium: 449mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 3784IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg
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