Seared Tuna with Lime Pepper is absolutely wonderful! The tuna steaks are excellent and so easy to make. Great to serve at your next dinner party.
Recipe adapted from a recipe created by Simply Seafood.
- 4 tuna steaks (3/4 to 1-inch thick, about 6 ounces each)
- Zest and juice from 1 lime*
- 2 teaspoons thyme leaves, dried
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoons pepper, coarsely-ground
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil, extra-virgin
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Rinse the tuna steaks and pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
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Grate the zest from the lime (you should have about 1 1/2 teaspoons), Then squeeze out the lime juice and set aside.
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In a small bowl, combine lime zest, thyme, pepper and salt; stir to mix. Lightly rub both sides of the tuna steaks with olive oil. Rub the seasoning mix on the tuna steaks; coating them well.
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Using a heavy bottomed saute pan or a cast-iron pan, warm the olive oil. Increase the heat to high and place the tuna in the pan. Sear for 1 minute, then turn over carefully, reducing the heat to medium. Sear the other side for 1 more minute until medium rare. Do not overcook the tuna or the meat will become dry and lose its flavor.
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Pour the lime juice over the tuna steaks right after you take them from the stove, then serve.
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Makes 4 servings.
* If desired, you can substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest and 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice in place of the lime.