Cajun Blackened Tuna
Tuna is great seared and in this case the Cajun seasoning is a wonderful addition to the flavour. Traditionally it is cooked until the seasoning turns black, but this not necessary.
Ingredients
Serves: 6
- 6 fresh tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Directions
Preparation:5min ›
Cook:8min ›
Ready in:13min
- Generously coat tuna with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat oil and butter in a large frying pan over high heat. When oil is nearly smoking, place steaks in pan. Cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, or until blackened. Turn steaks, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or to desired doneness.
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This recipe is very simple and takes little time. The only thing you need to watch out for is buying a cajun seasoning without salt. Because of the generous amount of seasoning you will put on the tuna, the salt content is extremely high if you choose a cajun seasoning with salt. Just a tip for people who need to watch their salt content. - 29 Sep 2008
Something else. Great recipe. You can also make on the barbecue by using a cast iron pan. Heat the pan on medium heat for 15 minutes. Halve the butter/oil and pour a small amount in the pan. Season tuna steak and put in pan. Smoke will be intense when you first put steaks in. Pour rest of butter/oil on steaks then turn. Cook for same amount of time as original recipe calls for. Steaks will be nice and blackened. I also use this recipe for swordfish. Very delicious too. - 29 Sep 2008
Husband loved it! More salty than spicy, so I think next time I will add cayenne and other herbs to the Cajun seasoning to bring up the flavour without over-salting. - 29 Sep 2008