This Keto Tuna Steak is a delicious and healthy lunch. This tuna steak is protein protein-rich lunch with 38g of proteins per serving. This Tuna steak is made with basic components like salt, pepper, tuna, oil, garlic, and onion powder that are easily accessible in the grocery store or the pantry. This Tuna Steak takes very little time to prepare and it gets ready in just 12 minutes. This Keto Tuna Steak has a rich flavor so it is also perfect to prepare for a special meal. This Tuna Steak is naturally grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free as well. This tuna steak doesn’t contain any carbs or fiber. This tuna steak stores well and we can freeze the raw tuna steak for one to two months and it turns out perfectly with texture and taste.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Prep time: Five minutes
- Serving size: 1 tuna steak
- Cook time: 5 to 7 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Total time: 12 minutes
- Course: Main course
- Diet: Keto, Low-carb, Gluten-free
- Serving: 2 to 4 servings
EQUIPMENT:
- Paper towel
- Cast iron skillet / non-stick frying pan
- Plate
- Tongs or spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 fresh tuna steaks
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- One tsp. garlic seasoning
- One tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- One tsp. onion seasoning
- A tbsp. fresh parsley
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We can pat dry the tuna steak with a paper towel.
- Apply the olive oil on the tuna steak and dust the steak with the onion powder, salt, thyme, pepper powder, and garlic powder.
- We can place the cast iron skillet on moderate to high flame and wait for the skillet to get hot.
- We can pour the olive oil in pan and grease the whole pan.
- Put the tuna steak in the pan and sear the steak for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare till it gets tender and juicy.
- When the tuna steak gets cooked removes it from the pan and let it rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.
- Serve the tuna by garnishing it with freshly chopped parsley, and lemon juice.
TIPS:
- We should use sushi-grade tuna, which should be fresh and high quality if you want the best results.
- You could adjust the cooking time of tuna steak according to your preference.
- We can also add some tamari or coconut aminos for the additional flavor when you sear the steak.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can put the remaining tuna steak in an close box and store the tuna steak for1 to 2 days.
FREEZER:
- It is not good to store the cooked tuna steak; however, we can store the uncooked tuna steak for 1 to 2 months.
FAQs:
Is this Keto Tuna Steak low in carbs?
- This Keto Tuna Steak has zero carbs and fiber but this tuna steak is rich in proteins and it contains the 30g of protein per serving of steak.
How we can store this Keto Tuna Steak?
- We can’t store the cooked tuna steak in the freezer as the texture will gets ruin but we can store the uncooked tuna steak in the freezer in the seal box for 1 to 2 months; however we can place the seal box of tuna in the fridge to store for 2 to 3 days.
Will I utilize frozen tuna to make this tuna steak?
- We can easily use the frozen tuna steak to prepare this tuna steak but we have to properly thaw the tuna before cooking to get the best texture.
Can I make this Keto Tuna Steak in the oven?
- You could easily make this Tuna Steak in the broiler of the oven and cook it for 3 to 5 minutes per side according to the desire but don’t overcook the tuna.
How can I serve this tuna steak?
- We can serve the tuna steak with the keto roasted vegetables, cauliflower rice, or sautéed spinach.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 290 kcal
Carbs: 0g
Iron: 2mg
Total carbs: 0g
Vitamin A: 0 IU
Fiber: 0g
Calcium: 10mg
Proteins: 38g
Sodium: 120mg
Servings: 2
Potassium: 800mg