How to Sear Tuna

Beginner 15 min 14 steps 45254 views Rating: 3.6/5 Published: 2026-05-20

Remove excess water from the surface of the tuna.. Heat oil in a pan on the stove.. Add the steaks to the pan.

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1

Remove excess water from the surface of the tuna.

Step 1

Remove excess water from the surface of the tuna.

2

Heat oil in a pan on the stove.

Step 2

Heat oil in a pan on the stove.

3

Add the steaks to the pan.

Step 3

Add the steaks to the pan.

4

Sear on each side for 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

Sear on each side for 1-2 minutes.

5

Remove tuna from pan and serve.

Step 5

Remove tuna from pan and serve.

6

Optionally, cook vegetables and garnishes in the leftover juice.

Step 6

Optionally, cook vegetables and garnishes in the leftover juice.

7

Combine marinade ingredients in bowl.

Step 7

Combine marinade ingredients in bowl.

8

Set tuna in marinade to soak.

Step 8

Set tuna in marinade to soak.

9

Sear marinated meat as normal.

Step 9

Sear marinated meat as normal.

10

Baste each side of the meat with extra marinade as desired.

Step 10

Baste each side of the meat with extra marinade as desired.

11

Try grilling instead of cooking on the stove.

Step 11

Try grilling instead of cooking on the stove.

12

Use oil and solid seasonings to give the tuna a flavorful crust.

Step 12

Use oil and solid seasonings to give the tuna a flavorful crust.

13

Serve the tuna with dipping sauce.

Step 13

Serve the tuna with dipping sauce.

14

Try breading the tuna before pan-frying.

Step 14

Try breading the tuna before pan-frying.

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