Quick Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna

Name: Quick Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese, American
Ingredients: 1 pinch Black Pepper; 1 lb Fresh Yellowfin Tuna; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 pinch Salt; 0.5 cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs

Appetizer 🧄Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Japanese 🇯🇵American High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Low-Sodium Low-FODMAP Pescatarian 🐟Anabolic Diet

Quick Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna pairs a crisp Italian-breadcrumb crust with a tender, ruby-rare center for a clean, ocean-fresh bite. Light seasoning lets the yellowfin shine while a fast sear in olive oil adds toasty richness. Serve as an elegant appetizer over greens or as a simple dinner with citrus and vegetables.

Prep10 mins
Cook5 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Using a sharp knife, cut the tuna into 4 pieces for an appetizer portion or into 2 large pieces for a dinner portion.
2

Choose the shape that works best for your tuna, as sizes and shapes vary, but aim for pieces that roughly resemble small bricks.
3

Season the tuna pieces with salt and pepper.
4

Lightly coat all sides with bread crumbs.
5

Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat until the pan is as hot as you can get it.
6

Place the tuna in the pan and sear each side for about 45 seconds for small portions or 1 minute for large portions, then remove from the pan; the tuna will be very rare.
7

Slice each piece into 1/4-inch thick slices and fan them out on a serving plate.
8

Enjoy plain or with condiments of your choice.