Blackened Tuna Recipe
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Blackened Tuna

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (115)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steaks, 1 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

  1. Generously coat tuna with Cajun seasoning.
  2. 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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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 243 | Total Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 54mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by pharcyder   view full review
I first had blackened tuna a few weeks ago at a buffet in a casino. I am not sure how this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by RELATIONSHIPMAN   view full review
This was really simple, easy, and, most importatly, absolutely delicious! Warning though:...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2004 by JCHRONIST   view full review
Great recipe. You can also make on the gas grill by using a black iron skillet. Heat the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by LNELSONINDY   view full review
This recipe was great. It was my first time making fresh tuna and I will make it again. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by MARGHERITA555   view full review
I buy the blackening seasoning from the fish market, but have tried both and either way is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2003 by SMALKA   view full review
Husband loved it! More salty than spicy, so I think next time I will add cayenne and garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2007 by Roxy    view full review
We love to make sashami grade tuna this way. (just about every time it's on sale!) It's so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2007 by lindseyerin   view full review
Exceptional! My favorite tuna steak recipe. I use enough cajun seasoning to generously cover...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2007 by Brent C.   view full review
Fantastic!!! We like our tuna medium rare so we cooked for 2 to 2 1/2 mins. per side and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by GAILCELESTE   view full review
My boyfriend said it was the best fish he ever had!! It was so quick and the taste was great!

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