Wild Ahi Tuna Steak – Quite Possibly The Tastiest Meal You Can Make in 5 Minutes
Boaters, Try This Recipe: Wild Ahi Tuna Steak. Ahi tuna steak can be cooked on the grill, but is almost always best cooked pan seared- no matter the recipe. With ahi tuna, the simpler, the better. This recipe uses just salt, pepper, lemon pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. The trick, you’ll find, is just not to overcook the fish. Even if you’re usually a fan of meat well done, Ahi Tuna is a steak you’ll want to cook as little as possible. As it cooks, it very quickly becomes firm and less than tender, so it’s good to make sure the center is nice and pink.
Make sure your Ahi Tuna is safe to prepare rare. Check the packaging for the date or any indication of quality. Generally, any ahi tuna steak you find in the grocery store is fit to be cooked rare, or medium rare if prefer. Give it a try and resist temptation to over-cook! A few minutes on each side is all you need.
Ingredients
Wild ahi tuna steak (Fresh preferred, Frozen is fine)
Salt
Pepper
Lemon Pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Preparing the Meal
- Add thawed Ahi Tuna Steaks to medium hot fry pan greased with extra virgin olive oil
- Add salt, pepper, and lemon pepper to Ahi Tuna Steak while it’s cooking.
- Rub in a little bit of extra virgin olive oil.
- Cook for 3 minutes on each side for medium rare. Add one minute for medium.
- Serve with soy sauce or sauce of choice
- Be careful not to over cook. They cook really quickly, and can go from tasty to terrible very quickly.
