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5 minutes
2 minutes
7 minutes
- 2 (5 ounce) ahi tuna steaks
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- Ensure the tuna steaks are patted dry and generously seasoned with salt and cayenne pepper on both sides.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until melted.
- Drizzle in olive oil and add peppercorns. Cook until the peppercorns soften and start to pop, approximately 5 minutes.
- Sear the seasoned tuna in the skillet to your preferred level of doneness, cooking for 30 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes per side.
- Thinly slice the tuna into elegant 1/4-inch pieces for presentation.
- Savor every bite!
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