Cajun Blackened Tuna Food

CAJUN BLACKENED FISH {+ VIDEO}

Steps:

• Combine Spice Mix in a shallow dish and mix.
• Coat both sides of the fish fillets with the Spice Mix, shaking off excess.
• Heat oil in a large heavy based skillet over medium high heat.
• Add fish and cook until the rub turns black, then flip and cook the other side until the fish is cooked to your taste. (Note 2)
• Serve immediately. I served mine with a buttery Corn Rice Salad - refer to the Notes for the recipe.

BLACKENED BALSAMIC TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• Pat dry the ahi tuna steaks with paper towels.
• Place the steaks in a large plastic zip top bag.
• In a small mixing bowl whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and salt; remove half of the sauce/marinade and transfer it to a small serving bowl. Set it aside.
• Pour the rest of the marinade into the plastic bag with the tuna.
• Close the bag and massage the liquid around to coat the tuna steaks. Let stand 10 minutes. (You can also refrigerate overnight.)
• In the meantime, in a small bowl combine the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Sprinkle all sides of the tuna steaks with the seasoning mix, pressing down to adhere.
• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking hot.
• Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to the hot skillet.
• Place the tuna steaks in the pan; cook for about 2 minutes per side, for medium rare.
• Transfer the tuna steaks to a cutting board and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Thinly slice the tuna and serve with the reserved sauce.

BLACKENED TUNA BITES WITH CAJUN MUSTARD

Steps:

• Make the mustard first: Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, stirring often.
• When somewhat smooth, it's done.
• Now start the tuna: TUNA Cut up tuna in large bite size pieces Coat with blackening seasoning Heat oil in pan till very hot, but not smoking Sear tuna on all sides for about 7-10 minutes total.
• Do not overcook.
• It's good for the tuna to be slightly pink on the inside.
• Serve right away with Cajun Mustard.
• This can also be made with peeled jumbo shrimp.

BLACKENED TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 deg.
• Mix first 7 ingredients in small bowl.
• Place steaks on baking sheet, brush on both sides with 1 T. oil. Sprinkle top of each with seasoning.
• Heat heavy large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add remaining 1 T. oil; swirl to coat.
• Place steaks seasoning side down in skillet. Cook until very brown on bottom (about 1 min) return steaks, browned side up to baking sheet.
• Place in oven; bake until done (about 8 min).