Pan Seared Tuna With Avocado Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this stunning Pan-Seared Tuna recipe! Perfectly seared tuna steaks are topped with creamy avocado slices and a vibrant, zesty vinaigrette for a fresh and flavorful dish that's ready in under 30 minutes. Impress your family and friends with this restaurant-quality meal!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 543.7 kcal

Protein 85g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pan Seared Tuna With Avocado

12 ounces sushi-grade tuna steaks
1 ripe avocado, about 1/2 cup sliced
Kosher Salt
Ground Black Pepper
Cilantro
Jalapeno
Ginger
Minced Garlic Clove
Fresh Lime Juice
Low Sodium Soy Sauce
Sugar
Olive Oil

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How to Make Pan Seared Tuna With Avocado

**Make the Vinaigrette:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
**Prep the Tuna:** Pat 12 ounces sushi-grade tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Cut into four 3-ounce steaks. Season generously with salt and pepper.
**Sear the Tuna:** Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add tuna steaks and sear for 1-2 minutes per side for rare, or longer for desired doneness. (Note: Internal temperature should reach 130-145°F for medium-rare to medium.)
**Add Vinaigrette:** Pour half of the vinaigrette into the skillet and baste the tuna for 30 seconds.
**Assemble & Serve:** Remove tuna from skillet and place on serving plates. Top with thinly sliced avocado (1 ripe avocado, about 1/2 cup sliced) and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Optional: Garnish with fresh cilantro or microgreens for extra visual appeal

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

Fat

30g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pan Seared Tuna With Avocado?

Pan Seared Tuna With Avocado takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pan Seared Tuna With Avocado?

Pan Seared Tuna With Avocado has approximately 543.7 calories per serving, with about 85 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 56 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pan Seared Tuna With Avocado?

The key ingredients for Pan Seared Tuna With Avocado are Tuna, Avocados, Kosher Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Cilantro, Jalapeno. See the full list with measurements above.