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Super Easy Tuna Steak

A quick and flavorful tuna steak dish that can be prepared in under 30 minutes, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a family-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 steaks
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces Fresh Tuna Steaks (about 6 oz each) Choose high-quality, fresh tuna for the best taste!
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (or gluten-free alternative)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 unit Juice of 1 Lemon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Carefully place the seasoned tuna steaks in the hot skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, aiming for a nice sear while keeping the inside slightly pink.
  3. During the last minute of cooking, drizzle the soy sauce and lemon juice over the tuna steaks to enhance the flavor.
Serving
  1. Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute before slicing. Serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Gently reheat on a skillet over low heat to avoid overcooking. Best to consume fresh but can be refrigerated.