Oven Baked Tuna Steak Dinner
Cyd ConverseThis Oven Baked Tuna Steak Dinner is quick and easy to make - just perfect for busy weeknights!
After a busy day at work, sometimes you just don't feel like cooking when you come home. You may even be tempted to order delivery go out to a restaurant to eat. But not only can this get expensive, but it can also be pretty unhealthy, too. That's where this oven baked tuna steak dinner recipe comes in.
This recipe is not only quick and easy to whip up, but it tastes as good as eating out!
This keto-friendly recipe is ready in just 25 minutes. And to save time on cleanup afterwards, line your pans with aluminum foil before you start.
What Type of Tuna Should You Use in This Recipe?
If you can get fresh tuna steaks at your local supermarket or fish markets, try and opt for steaks that are about an inch thick and weigh roughly six ounces.
If not, frozen ahi tuna steaks work just as well — just pop them into the fridge to defrost in the morning before you head out to work.
When considering which type of tuna to buy at the grocery store, you can opt for Yellowfin. It is easy to find and is less expensive than Bluefin tuna — but it's just as nice! Ahi is another great option.
This recipe also works well with salmon if you prefer it over tuna steaks. Rather than placing the salmon onto the baking pan, you can create little foil pouches in which to cook the salmon instead.
This method of cooking is known as "en papillote." The liquid helps to create steam within the foil which helps to cook the fish. It will also work well with the tuna if you would like to give it a try!
Tuna Steak Cooking Time
Wondering how long to bake tuna steak at 400°F? For a medium well tuna steak, start with about 10-12 minutes.
Thicker steaks (more than one inch) will need to be cooked for longer to achieve medium-well doneness. We recommend medium well, but if you want a different level of doneness, just be sure to check it regularly to avoid overcooking.
You can always go the other direction, especially if you have sushi-grade tuna, but generally people prefer raw tuna in their poke bowls or sushi and not in a steak format.
How to Serve Baked Tuna Steak
We love to serve this with asparagus, but if you are not a fan, you can substitute the asparagus for green beans.
For a healthier alternative when cooking the asparagus, hold the parmesan and squeeze over some lemon juice instead.
If you're not cooking tuna steak with lemon slices, sesame oil, black pepper, red pepper flakes, a pinch of salt, or fresh herbs, consider setting out a little teriyaki sauce in a side dish so the extra flavor can wake up your taste buds.
Tools You'll Need
To effectively make this recipe, you will need:
- A large bowl
- A zester (optional)
- Tongs
- A baking pan
- A baking sheet (separate)
- Aluminum foil
If you have these things on hand, you're ready to go!
More Ideas with Tuna
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Ingredients
- 2 servings Ahi Tuna Steaks, (6 oz each)
- 1 medium Lemon
- 6 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon Salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoon Dried Dill
- 12 spears Asparagus
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Place the tuna steaks into a large bowl. Zest the lemon over the tuna steaks. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze its juice over the tuna. Add the half of the salt, pepper and olive oil. Sprinkle over the dill weed.
- Shake the steaks around to coat them evenly. You can also use a pair of tongs to turn them to ensure they are properly coated.
- Line a baking pan with foil and fold the sides up so that none of the oil can leak out.
- Place the steaks into the baking pan and spoon the oil mixture leftover on top of the tuna steaks.
- Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Cut the woody ends of the asparagus off and put them onto the baking sheet. Add the onions to the asparagus and drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Add the rest of the salt, pepper and all of the garlic powder. Evenly distribute the parmesan cheese over the asparagus and onions. Shake the baking sheet to coat everything well.
- Place both the baking sheet with asparagus and the baking pan with tuna steaks into the oven. For a medium well tuna steak, you will need to cook it for about 10-12 minutes. (*If your steaks are thicker than one inch, you will need to cook it for longer to achieve medium well).
- Test the asparagus with a fork, prodding it to see if they have softened.
- Serve with a slice of lemon.
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- Author:
- Cyd Converse
- Source:
- Poppop Cooks
- Cooking Method:
- Baked
- Cuisine:
- Seafood
- Category:
- Dinners
- Tags:
- Tuna, Baked, Fish, Dinners, Easy Dinners, Seafood, Keto
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Author: Cyd Converse
Source: Poppop Cooks
Recipe Yields: 2 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
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