Blackened Tuna

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"It may seem simple, but it's my favorite way to have tuna. Seared fish steaks are a Cajun tradition."

PREP TIME	10 Min
COOK TIME	10 Min
READY IN	20 Min

SERVINGS & SCALING

Original recipe yield: 6 servings

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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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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.

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Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by pharcyder

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 searched 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.

52 users found this review helpful

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by LNELSONINDY

This recipe was great. It was my first time making fresh tuna and I will make it again. I sprayed the pan with olive oil flavored spray to reduce calories and fat, then added the butter.

17 users found this review helpful

Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2003 by SMALKA

Husband loved it! More salty than spicy, so I think next time I will add cayenne and garlic powder to the Cajun/Creole seasoning to bring up the flavor without over-salting.

14 users found this review helpful

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