How To Cook Tuna Steaks Stove Top
Once the tuna steaks are halfway cooked carefully lift the lid and use tongs to flip each steak over.
How to cook tuna steaks stove top. Before cooking tuna steaks check for scales. Remove steaks from marinade and arrange in the hot pan. Gently shake pan to avoid sticking.
Put the tuna steaks into a heated frying pan over a high heat and allow to cook for 1 2 mins depending on how thick the tuna steaks are. Turn the tuna over and cook for 1 2 mins on the other side. Look at the side of the tuna to see how far through it is cooked but remember it will keep cooking for a short while when taken off the heat.
Pat dry with paper towels. If any are present rinse with cool water. Heat the skillet over medium high heat until it s very hot then add a half tablespoon of clarified butter or a high temperature oil such as grapeseed oil or canola oil.
Measure the thickness of the fish with a ruler so you know how long to cook tuna steak. Cook other side until tuna is desired doneness 1 to 2 more minutes. Fresh tuna steaks love a good marinade recipe which flavors this fairly mild fish and helps keep it moist during cooking.
A short marinating. Heat a non stick pan over medium heat. The tuna should be a little flaky near the edges but slightly pink in the center.
Pat the steaks dry with clean paper towels then lightly brush or spray the surface with oil. Flip the tuna steaks and grill them for another 3 to 4 minutes. Add in seasonings such as lemon or lime slices peppercorns celery leaves or sprigs of dill to taste.