Description
Bold and flavorful blackened balsamic tuna steaks with a spicy crust and a sweet, tangy balsamic glaze, seared quickly for a tender, restaurant-quality seafood dish.
Ingredients
2 fresh Ahi tuna steaks (6 oz each)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pat tuna steaks dry with paper towels and place them in a zip-top bag.
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and salt.
- Reserve half of the marinade for serving and pour the remaining marinade over the tuna.
- Seal the bag and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Mix paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Remove tuna from marinade and coat evenly with the blackened seasoning.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Sear tuna steaks for 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Remove from skillet and let rest for 3 minutes.
- Slice thinly and serve with reserved balsamic sauce.
Notes
Do not overcook tuna to keep it tender.
Adjust cayenne pepper to control spice level.
Best served immediately after cooking.
Excellent over salads, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
