Blackened Tuna Steak
A quick and easy Cajun-spiced tuna steak with a flavorful crust, perfect for a healthy dinner. Cook it on the grill, in a skillet, or in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Pan-Searing/Air Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tuna steaks (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: Avocado-mango salsa for serving
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels.
- Rub both sides of the tuna steaks with blackened seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, or preheat your grill or air fryer.
- Sear the tuna steaks for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy: 115°F for rare, 125°F for medium-rare, 135°F for medium.
- Let the tuna rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with avocado-mango salsa if desired.
Notes
- For meal prep, you can marinate the tuna in a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, and blackened seasoning for up to 2 hours before cooking.
- This recipe is a great option for a healthy meal plan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg