Recipes Seafood Fish Tuna Blackened Tuna 4.6 (264) 181 Reviews 42 Photos This blackened tuna recipe is very simple but it's my favorite way to have tuna. Seared fish steaks are a Cajun tradition. By Allrecipes Member Updated on August 23, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 42 42 42 42 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 1 ½ pounds fresh tuna steaks, 1 inch thick 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter Directions Generously coat tuna steaks on both sides with Cajun seasoning. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over high heat until nearly smoking. Arrange tuna steaks in the skillet and cook until blackened on one side, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until desired doneness is reached, 3 to 4 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium-rare. I Made It Print 356 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 243 Calories 14g Fat 1g Carbs 27g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 243 % Daily Value * Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 5g 23% Cholesterol 54mg 18% Sodium 546mg 24% Total Carbohydrate 1g 0% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Protein 27g 53% Calcium 10mg 1% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 317mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.