Name: Tuna Steak With Wasabi Lime Aioli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon olive or coconut oil; 6 ahi tuna steaks*; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon wasabi; Juice from 1/2 lime; 6 – 1/4 inch slices fresh pineapple, peeled and cored**; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; May also use pineapple mango salsa instead.

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Pan-cooked tuna steaks make a quick and easy dinner any night of the week. They take less than 15 minutes to prepare and are a healthy source of protein.

tuna steak cooked in pan w/ rice pineapple mango salsa

Should you eat tuna?

Ahi tuna is a good source of protein and is low in fat. It has a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for you, and are said to help reduce cholesterol and support heart health.

That being said, it’s important to note that it is high in mercury so you still need to be mindful of how much you consume.

How do you cook a tuna steak?

The thought of making tuna steaks can be a bit daunting. Generally, it’s found on higher-end restaurant menus and is usually served raw or simply seared (and quite rare).

As a result, I never order tuna when I go out to eat. I’m not a fan of raw or almost raw meats, though I occasionally try a bite. It took me years to even try cooking tuna steaks at home because I assumed it “had” to be eaten rare.

This is not the case, and tuna makes a very satisfying and meaty entrée that’s also quick and easy to make on a busy night. I preheat a cast iron skillet and make tuna steak in a pan on the stove to get a nice crisp exterior.

Even cooking it well-done takes less than 10 minutes to cook. You can also enjoy it rare if you prefer. In fact, I included a link to instructions for how to prepare it rare in the recipe card below.

You can also broil, grill, or air fry tuna steaks but it’s so quick and easy to make on the stove I’ve never tried those methods.

How do you make tuna flavorful?

I lightly salt and pepper each side of the tuna before cooking. Once it’s cooked I like to pair it with bright flavorful fruits or vegetables. My favorite pairing is grilled fresh or canned pineapple as detailed in the recipe card. I also like to serve with this pineapple mango salsa.

Just before serving, finish it with a drizzle of wasabi lime aioli and serve with rice or quinoa and a salad for a delicious meal any time of the week.