Brush the fish with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Searing tuna steaks on grill.
For seared tuna try getting a super thick cut of tuna about three inches thick.
The steaks should have a rare bright red.
Sear the tuna on each side for 1 2 minutes then remove it from the pan and serve.
To grill the tuna get a charcoal or stove top cast iron grill very hot.
Remove the steaks from the grill.
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
To sear tuna heat 1 2 tbsp of oil in a pan over medium high heat until it starts to shimmer.
Watch the steaks closely so that the sesame seeds don t burn.
Prepare it simply with a light brushing of oil and some salt and pepper and preheat the grill until very hot.
The big difference between grilling and searing tuna is that you need intense heat for searing.
Slice across the steaks into semi thin strips going against the grain.
Using tongs carefully sear the edges of the steaks so that all outer parts of the steaks are seared.
Seared grilled tuna.
It s important to dry the fish well on both sides using paper towels minimizing surface moisture helps speed the searing process along and reduces the chances of the tuna sticking to the grill.
Grill each side for only 2 to 2 1 2 minutes.
Lightly season the tuna steak with salt and pepper on each side then carefully place the steak in the hot pan.