Wild Caught Ahi Tuna - Blackened Recipe
Make Wild Caught Ahi Tuna - Blackened Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Tuna Preparation
Blackening Seasoning
Serving Suggestions
Method
Tuna Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Tuna
In a shallow dish, combine the olive oil and fresh lime juice. Place the Ahi tuna steaks in the dish and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and let the tuna marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Blackening Seasoning
- 2
Prepare the Blackening Seasoning
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will be your blackening seasoning.
Cooking the Tuna
- 3
Blacken the Tuna
Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Remove the tuna from the marinade and shake off any excess liquid. Generously coat both sides of each tuna steak with the blackening seasoning.
- 4
- 5
Rest and Slice
Once cooked, remove the tuna steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 2 minutes. Slice the tuna into thin strips for serving.
Serving Suggestions
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Serve the blackened Ahi tuna with fresh cilantro sprinkled on top and lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.
