Tuna Steaks Recipe

Learn how to make this tuna steaks recipe using only a few simple ingredients. Marinated tuna steaks that are seared and then cooked to perfection.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Caribbean

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories 418kcal

Author Charla

4 tuna steaks
2 tablespoon fish seasoning
1 teaspoon onion granules or powder
1 teaspoon garlic granules or powder
1 teaspoon chadon beni
½ teaspoon chilli powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon pink salt
1 tablespoon soy(a) sauce
2 tablespoon homemade browning sauce if using storebought use 1 teaspoon instead
1¼ cup water

In a large zip bag add the fish seasoning, onion granules, garlic granules, soy(a) sauce, homemade browning sauce, chadon beni, chilli powder, black pepper, salt pink and water.
Add the tuna steaks and then secure the bag.
Gently shake the bag so the tuna steaks are completely marinated.
Refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
After the given time preheat a medium sized frying pan or skillet with 2 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat.
Remove the tuna steaks from the bag (reserve the marinade) and sear the steaks to your preference. I sear mine for 3-4 minutes per side.
Once the tuna steaks are seared, remove them from the pan and set aside.
Add another 2 tablespoon of olive oil to the frying pan on medium heat.
Saute the onion and garlic until soft and translucent.
Pour in the reserved marinade then stir in the tomato paste and add the sprigs of thyme (add a few tablespoons of water if the sauce is too thick).
Add the tuna steak to the pan, put the lid on and simmer for 5 minutes.
Do a taste test and add any further seasoning if required before serving.

Don't marinate the tuna steaks any longer than 2 hours maximum or this my compromise the texture of the fish.

This recipe is best eaten fresh, however refrigerate any leftovers (when cool) for up to 2 days and gently reheat when ready to serve.

Remember to cook the steak to your preference. Sear the tuna per side for roughly 30-60 seconds rare, medium rare 1-1 ½ minutes, medium-well done 2-3 minutes and well done 5-6 minutes.

Keep in mind the cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your tuna steak so use the cooking time as a guideline only.

If you are not sure if the tuna steaks are cooked to your preference I suggest slicing off a very small piece while you are cooking.