Florida Yellowfin Tuna with Pepper Garlic Crust

Recipe courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 (8-ounce) tuna steaks, 1 1/2-inches thick
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove Florida garlic, peeled and chopped

Cooking Directions:

1. Season the tuna steaks with salt and crushed black peppercorns.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat; add garlic and brown.
3. Add tuna steaks and sear to desired doneness. Cook 2 minutes on each side for rare center; 3 to 5 minutes each side for medium center; 5 to 8 minutes each side for well-done center.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 278; Calories From Fat: 50; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 102mg; Total Carbs: 1g; Protein: 53g.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture.