Line caught bluefin tuna seared steaks

The perfect tuna steak is seared on the outside and deliciously rare on the inside. Cooked in one and a half minutes, it’s also possibly the fastest fish recipe ever. Serve with rice and green beans, or simply over a bed of greens with an Asian-style salad dressing.

Ingredients

• 2 bluefin tuna steaks

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 tablespoon canola oil or olive oil

• green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and lime

Method

Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Place on a plate and put aside. Mix soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper until honey is fully dissolved.

Pour over the tuna steaks and turn over to coat completely. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator. Reserve a spoonful or two of the marinade before coating the fish for drizzling on top after you’ve cooked the steaks.

Heat your pan on medium-high to high until very hot. Add the oil. Sear the tuna for 1 – 1½ minutes on each side for medium rare or 30 seconds each side for rare. Remove to a cutting board. Cut into slices and serve garnished with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, pouring over any leftover marinade if desired. Serve with your selected side of choice.

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