Pepper Crusted Ahi Tuna Recipe. If you want a quick meal sear some ahi tuna. So on your way from work stop by your local fish market of seafood counter and buy the freshest piece of ahi possible. The fresher the fish the better the taste.

1. Heat a heavy frying pan or a cast iron pan over high heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Place the oil on a plate.
3. Place the crushed peppers on a separate plate.
4. Dip the ahi tuna in the oil making sure both sides are coated.
5. Dip the oil coated ahi tuna in the pepper covered plate. Make sure each side is lightly crusted.
6. Sprinkle each side with salt to taste.
7. Place the ahi tuna in the heated pan and cook on each side for 1 1/2 minutes.
8. Cover the pan and remove from the heat. Let the ahi tuna sit for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

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Pepper Crusted Ahi Tuna Recipe. If you want a quick meal sear some ahi tuna. So on your way from work stop by your local fish market of seafood counter and buy the freshest piece of ahi possible. The fresher the fish the better the taste.