Seared grilled tuna.
Searing tuna steaks on grill.
It s important to dry the fish well on both sides using paper towels minimizing surface moisture helps speed the searing process along and reduces the chances of the tuna sticking to the grill.
Lightly season the tuna steak with salt and pepper on each side then carefully place the steak in the hot pan.
The steaks should have a rare bright red.
Prepare it simply with a light brushing of oil and some salt and pepper and preheat the grill until very hot.
Watch the steaks closely so that the sesame seeds don t burn.
The big difference between grilling and searing tuna is that you need intense heat for searing.
While your grill is preheating you can prep your fish.
Brush the fish with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
For seared tuna try getting a super thick cut of tuna about three inches thick.
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
Slice across the steaks into semi thin strips going against the grain.
To grill the tuna get a charcoal or stove top cast iron grill very hot.
To sear tuna heat 1 2 tbsp of oil in a pan over medium high heat until it starts to shimmer.
Sear the tuna on each side for 1 2 minutes then remove it from the pan and serve.
Using tongs carefully sear the edges of the steaks so that all outer parts of the steaks are seared.
Cook the peppercorns in the mixture until they soften and pop about 5 minutes.