Easiest Ahi Tuna Ever

Description: I came up with this the first time I purchased an ahi tuna steak to make at home. For me, less is more when it comes to ahi because I really love the flavor of the fish. This recipe is super easy and it makes a great presentation over a baby spinach salad.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces ahi tuna steaks, sushi grade
• 2 -3 tablespoons peppercorns, cracked
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt

Steps:

1. Rub the steak with one tbs of the olive oil.
2. Put the peppercorns on a plate and press the tuna steak into the peppercorns until it is coated.
3. Sprinkle the steak with salt to taste.
4. Heat the other tbs of olive oil in a non-stick pan on medium high heat.
5. Cook the steak 2-3 minutes per side.
6. Slice the steak into 1/4" slices and serve over salad or rice.
7. Note: If you do not care for raw or rare fish this recipe is not for you. Cooking a tuna steak for 2-3 minutes per side will leave the middle quite rare, and barely warm. You could cook the fish longer until it is well done, but then you would basically spending a lot of money on a cut of fish that is meant to be served rare or raw. (IMHO!).