Pan Seared Tuna Steak with Parmesan Cream Sauce
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This pan seared tuna steak recipe with parmesan cream sauce. Mhmm. If you like seared tuna steak, this is it. Plus, this recipe seriously takes less than 10 minutes to make. You’ll sear each side of the steaks then use the same skillet to make your sauce made of spices, parmesan cheese and heavy cream. This is a quick, easy and out of the ordinary kinda dinner recipe for when you’re craving something different.
This is kinda off the beaten path of my typical type of recipes, but I love seared tuna steak so much. I found some that was so beautiful and fresh in my grocery store, and I couldn’t help myself. Plus, this recipe is quick and easy to make.
Equipment You’ll Need
Along with being crazy simple, there’s hardly any equipment needed. You’ll need a cast iron skillet. I used my 10-inch one. Then, you’ll need some tongs, and maybe a spoon or spatula.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Ahi Tuna Steaks:
You’ll need four ahi tuna steaks. I bought them from the seafood section of my grocery store. You’ll want these to be super fresh and high quality.
Seasonings:
As for seasonings, I put salt, pepper, and Cajun seasonings generously on both sides of the tuna.
Butter & Flour:
You’ll need three tablespoons of and a fourth cup of flour for the base of the sauce.
Heavy Whipping Cream:
You’ll need a cup and a half of heavy whipping cream.
Parmesan Cheese:
You’ll need a half cup of parmesan cheese.
Sugar:
You’ll need two tablespoons of sugar to add some sweetness.
Lemon Juice:
You’ll need two tablespoons of lemon juice. This just helps in the sauce. It just adds to the overall flavor of the parmesan cream sauce.
How to Make This Pan Seared Tuna Steak Recipe with Parmesan Cream Sauce
sTEP oNE:
Heat your skillet to high heat. Season each side of the tuna steaks with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasonings. Add in your olive oil then each tuna steak to the skillet for about 30-45 seconds per side then remove each one and set aside on a plate.
sTEP TWO:
Using the same skillet, reduce heat to low. Add your butter and let it melt. There will still be seasonings and remnants from searing the tuna and that’s ok. Once butter has melted, stir in flour. When a paste has formed, stir in heavy cream then parmesan cheese, sugar and lemon juice. Keep stirring until thickened.
sTEP THREE:
Serve the tuna with the parmesan cream dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Pan Seared Tuna Steak with Parmesan Cream Sauce
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Tongs
- Spoon or Spatula
Ingredients
Tuna
- 4 Ahi Tuna Steaks**
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cajun Seasonings
Parmesan Cream Sauce
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Flour
- 1 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Heat your skillet to high heat. Season each side of the tuna steaks with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasonings. Add in your olive oil then each tuna steak to the skillet for about 30-45 seconds per side then remove each one and set aside on a plate.
- Using the same skillet, reduce heat to low. Add your butter and let it melt. There will still be seasonings and remnants from searing the tuna and that's ok. Once butter has melted, stir in flour. When a paste has formed, stir in heavy cream then parmesan cheese, sugar and lemon juice. Keep stirring until thickened.
- Serve the tuna with the parmesan cream dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
Raw Fish Disclosure:
*ITEMS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK* MAY BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED; CONSUMING RAW ORUNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE
ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS OR MAY BE PREGNANT.
Before you go…
Please let me know if you made this pan seared tuna steak recipe. What about the parmesan cream sauce? Let me know all your thoughts here or below in the comments. Happy cooking!
