Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Filets
Seared ahi tuna steaks are simple yet elegant, with a rich, buttery finish and a peppery warmth from whole peppercorns, kosher salt, and cayenne. Olive oil and butter help create flavorful seared slices, making this dish well suited to a refined dinner or a special meal when you want restaurant-style presentation at home.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook2 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Filets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Pat tuna steaks dry and season on both sides with salt and cayenne pepper.
- 2
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add olive oil and peppercorns; cook until the peppercorns soften and pop, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Gently place the seasoned tuna in the skillet and cook to the desired doneness, anywhere from 30 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes per side.
- 5
Slice the tuna into slices to serve.
- 6
Enjoy!
- Calories 292.31 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 34.29 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 0.45 g 0%
- Total Fat 16.52 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 3.85 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.65 mg High 22%
- Sodium 106.39 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.18 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.78 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.34 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 648.5 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 40.46 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna Filets is made with 8 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 7 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Ahi Tuna Dish, Black Peppercorns, Butter, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 292.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Filets made of?
- The main ingredients are Ahi Tuna Dish, Black Peppercorns, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Yellowfin Tuna. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Filets?
- About 7 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 2 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 292.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Filets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Filets healthy?
- Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Filets has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 292.31 calories and 34.29 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.85 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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