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papi1227

The elusive overcooked under-seared


Suspended-Again

Straight to jail 


Bee_MakingThat_Paper

We have the greatest steaks… because of jail


Dramatic-Cap6724

😆 it was crusty on the outside! And smoking up my kitchen! I will try again tho


papi1227

It’s all jokes. Like the others said if you enjoyed it that’s all that matters


RegisterThis1

After some tinkering, this is how I do it: 1 min per face on a smoking hot cast iron pan preheated with a tea spoon of oil. Cast iron is key.


Dramatic-Cap6724

Ok nice. I did stainless steel but I have a cast iron I will use next time


DarkShadow7th

You will definitely see the difference


FranticWaffleMaker

Stainless will work, just hotter and faster. Like smoking hot hot, sesame oil in the pan and about four seconds per side.


NapoleonicPizza21

Four seconds? What?


FranticWaffleMaker

You can eat it raw and the second it turns white it tastes like canned tuna. Cook as little as possible.


Gweegwee1

This is the best way. The overseared underseared Instagram shot doesn’t taste good. Outsides to hard and the inside texture of raw fish ain’t that great


Alternative_Fee_4649

The important thing is keep at it and great results will come. 😀


Megasus

Bro you have to stop. Your heat too low. Your cook time too long. They'll kill you


AnOrangeLemon

LMAO I was thinking that just couldn’t find a way to phrase it but u said it perfectly


SchwizzySchwas94

Elusive? I see at least one a season on Ramsay’s shows


Mixabuben

Something wrong with the color


Dramatic-Cap6724

Maybe I cooked it too long? Idk. Was my first time. To me (never had it before) it tasted great! Really juicy on the inside.


ghostmaster645

Just overcooked in my opinion. Seasoning looks bomb though, and sear is good. If I order tuna steak well done at a restaurant I wouldent be upset if I got this.


Dramatic-Cap6724

Thank you! I liked how it was crusty on the outside. I will play around with more rare in the middle.


ghostmaster645

It's not for everyone. I've met a couple people who like it cooked all the way through (my wife included.) Do try it med rare once though if you can.


Dramatic-Cap6724

I will next time I can get it:)


Ok_Cartographer_6086

Yes, Tuna turns into cat food when overcooked. 99% of people will want it lightly seared and raw inside like sashimi and never go past rare. Keep it up!


kickrockz94

Looks like a really good sear, just a little too much cook imo. Tuna cooks super fast so you could probly do 10-15 seconds less on both sides and it'd be perfect


JelCapitan

Yeah as long as it’s fresh you’ll just want a quick sear on both sides and you’re good to go


Holeinmysock

Go much hotter pan and shorter cook time.


karmasrelic

dont do it to often though :D the heavy metals in tuna are actually insane. the other fish are already bad but tuna just rules them all.


GotThoseJukes

I feel like you probably had your heat too long and cooked for too long. Still looks good though.


TheoStephen

Yes, it has that “frozen tuna pink”


soitgoeskt

Isn’t pretty much all tuna frozen onboard?


rickysunnyvale

Seems more like salmon then tuna. Tuna usually is darker


Onyx8String

Look up tuna steaks on Google images to see how they should be cooked. Ideally you want an almost edge to edge red on the inside with just a sliver of cooked meat on the outside.


DanLambskin

r/PorkOrTuna


CrunchyNippleDip

Not when it's cooked like that...


Dramatic-Cap6724

Why? I looked up recipes/ videos on YouTube and followed a tutorial. Just used salt/ pepper on the outside and cooked in butter. Seared each side for 1min30 seconds or so. Any tips?


TazzleMcBuggins

To each their own, but this dish kills when it’s more rare in the center and has a better sear. I’m sure it was still tasty though.


Dramatic-Cap6724

I will try that next time! I guess I was a bit afraid of it being “too rare” for my tastes because this was my first time eating it. I could see it being good more rare.


boston_nsca

Honestly, it's really about what you prefer at the end of the day. Try it different ways and see what you like best


Dramatic-Cap6724

Now that I know I like it I will definitely be trying it more rare


TazzleMcBuggins

Have you ever had nigiri or sashimi? If so then you’d be in heaven. If not, look up “pepper seared tuna” recipes for some inspiration/an idea of what color is safe in the middle.


Dramatic-Cap6724

I have not. I grew up poor/ with a busy single mom and then was vegan since 15 until now (33) so I’m trying a LOT of new things lately.


craigfrost

I didn't know steak wasn't just london broil (top round) until I was in my late 20's.


Dramatic-Cap6724

Yea I never had steak growing up. It’s been a very new development in my life.


HighsenbergHat

I'm sure it tasted great, but generally Ahi steaks are prepared completely rare/raw inside. Usually just seared extremely hot and fast before any real cooking takes place. Doesn't really matter as long as you enjoyed it, but it might be worth a try next time!


themiracy

This was 90 seconds of searing on each side? Tuna should not look that with that length of cooking...you're getting roasted because typically tuna steaks are prepared raw on the inside, like this: [Perfect Tuna Steak Recipe – A Couple Cooks](https://www.acouplecooks.com/tuna-steak/) Just a random example, but the inside of a tuna steak should typically be a deep red. It could be you just cut your slice too close to the end, but once you're past the sear, it shouldn't look like this...


Dramatic-Cap6724

I will try to cook it for less time next time. I think I was nervous about it being too rare and not liking it. Now that I’ve had it I do think it would be good even more rare. I still enjoyed this a lot tho! To me it tasted great.


themiracy

That’s really all that matters.


dogeisbae101

Not bad for first time. But you need higher heat, it should be bright dark pink on the inside. 1 30 each side should be good but it looks like you went past 2 minutes on each side.


Secure_Awareness9650

At a restaurant, I'd call this mid-well for tuna. Try searing in high temp oil like olive or avacado on all sides for a short time. When you see the oil just start to steam its good to go. You can check your cook by seeing how far your fish cooks on the first turn and go from there, matching the time each side was seared. Tuna, especially good steak cuts, can be served completely raw, so don't feel like you're not cooking enough!


Dramatic-Cap6724

Thank you for this info! I was hoping for a mid/ mid-well type result so that’s good to hear! I will go for more rare next time now that I’m more comfortable with the flavor/ preparation


Secure_Awareness9650

Awesome, be sure to check out different regions or even a high end seafood restaurant and look up how to make all the parts from the menu if you wanna get really fancy with it


MOXPEARL25

God you’re getting downvoted for asking for help. I love Reddit. A typical tuna steak looks like a blue rare steak. But it can be cooked to the eaters desire.


Dramatic-Cap6724

Thank you. I’m no expert. Just wasn’t ready for raw fish with it being my first time trying it. I will go more rare next time tho.


MOXPEARL25

It’s relatively safe as far as I know. [Here’s](https://www.reddit.com/r/Cooking/s/ekTvpeAJih) a post for some years ago that seems to say this too.


notagain8277

That’s too long haha maybe min max or even less. You want it to be still raw and red in the middle with it just cooked slightly along the edges. That’s how it’s supposed to be eaten when put over the flame. Otherwise, cut it into cubes, make a poke bowl


SlicedSides

Butter has a low smoke point, meaning it will burn at higher temps. This makes it very bad to use for searing and frying. You should use an oil with a high smoke point like avocado oil.


bassmus1c

Keep it up as long as you enjoyed it, that's the most important part!


Dramatic-Cap6724

Thanks! I will :)


KaizDaddy5

Get that pan **screaming** hot before the tuna even goes near the pan. 1 minute each side. I like to basically coat in sesame seeds and keep it in the fridge right up until it hits the pan. The majority of the meat should be raw.


SirCaptainReynolds

Is the middle still supposed to be cold when it’s done?


Dramatic-Cap6724

I am not currently interested in eating it raw or super rare, but I will try more rare next time.


KaizDaddy5

Ahh okay.I'm very glad you enjoyed it. But I hope you warm up to the idea eventually because you're really missing out. Where tuna really shines.


Dramatic-Cap6724

I’m sure I will work up to it eventually! The more I eat steak in general the more I can appreciate rare.


KaizDaddy5

Nice. Tuna trends much more raw than beef steak. (It can be a good way to transition into totally raw sushi and sashimi too. )


PinkyGurl2002

Oh hell yeah man! Get a couple pieces of rye Toast, some mayo, lettuce, and tomato and that’s one hell of a sandwich


Dramatic-Cap6724

Mmmmm


Darksunn66

Oh wow I hate fish, but I wanna eat the fuck outta that. Just curious how much does something like that cost?


Dramatic-Cap6724

It was $6 at my local store. It’s not a large piece by any means. It was really good tho!


Darksunn66

Oh nice, thanks for letting me know.


[deleted]

you should try cooking swordfish


Dramatic-Cap6724

Idk where I would even get that!? Definitely would try tho.


[deleted]

my dillons always stocks it


ogjsimpson

Looks good, these guys think tataki is the only way to cook tuna.


Dramatic-Cap6724

Yea I’m not wanting it raw in the middle 😬 doesn’t sound appealing to me. Maybe I will work up to that tho.


tedclev

Your life will change. 😉 Looks good though. Great first effort, and if it tasted good, that's all that matters.


Dramatic-Cap6724

I’m going to try! Why not? Now that I know I like it, it will be fun to play with different ways of cooking.


BAZDMEG_420

Bro that's like leather


AdSignificant6673

This is more like “Tuna or Steak?”. It looks like a steak with poor crust and meat color.


trelod

More like "tuna or chicken?"


Dramatic-Cap6724

Yea if this was a beef steak I cooked I would be very disappointed with the crust.


[deleted]

Not that one


LarsonianScholar

Not that one 😭 You’d have been better off just using it raw in poke or sum


Dramatic-Cap6724

I’m not comfortable with eating raw fish yet. This is my first time having fish in like 20+ years


LarsonianScholar

20+ years? That’s crazy. That’s good though fish is great for you, and hopefully these comments don’t upset you. That being said, if you douse it in sriracha mayo and put on ur fav toppings and eat it with good rice, you may like it! It’s the only way I actually enjoy eating fish. With poke or sushi It’s so mixed in with other stuff and coated in sauces that it really masks the fact that it is raw. Just make sure to get sashimi for anything other than tuna. Fish is just so clean that it doesn’t feel too wrong to eat raw


Dramatic-Cap6724

Yea I grew up pretty poor. Single Mom who was busy/ didn’t do a lot of cooking. Then I went vegan at 15. Now 33 and have just started eating meat again the last few months. I’ve never had tuna like this. The only fish I remember eating was salmon when I was very young. I do love sriracha mayo. I liked this on its own but next time I will play with cooking it more rare.


LarsonianScholar

Make sure to pick up some New York strips too !


Actual-Boysenberry59

No, not allowed


QueenScarebear

Of course. Still a steak!


ShoulderPossible9759

Oof, needs some mayo and wonder bread at this point


Dramatic-Cap6724

Mayo with sriracha would have been a good dipping option! Not a huge fan of wonder bread.


al_capone420

I cook 4oz tuna steaks that might be slightly thinner than this, but I set a stop watch on my phone and sear each side 30-40 sec at most. Stove at about 80% max temp and preheated fully pan. I get less crust than this but tuna needs to be very rare inside to keep a buttery, tender texture


Dramatic-Cap6724

I will try next time. Not looking for fully raw but could go for more rare now that I’m more comfortable.


RockPaperSizzers

If you like it cooked that way do it. In my area can theres fresh never frozen Ahi. After trying fresh Ahi, the only reason I’m eating previously frozen is out of respect for whoever brought it. Seared fresh Ahi is amazing, but I couldn’t serve it to people when it’s cooked like that. If someone brought it I would still eat it.


Celeres517

Oh dear Lord you overcooked that.


FishingFlo

Way way overdone imho


BassweightVibes

Looks good to me. I've cooked it a few times more rare like everyone says to do but I kinda prefer it cooked this way. Idk why. I coat the outside in everything bagel seasoning before cooking in cast iron and like to dip it in soy sauce + wasabi. So good.


Dramatic-Cap6724

Yea, I will definitely try it more rare but I honestly really enjoyed it this way. It was still very juicy on the inside and I just ate it as if with the salt/ pepper crust on the outside.


BassweightVibes

Definitely worth trying "how you're supposed to cook it" but there's no shame in cooking it like this either imo.


ThatFudgelock

As long as they ain’t over cooked af like this one


catblacktheblackcat

I love tuna steak!!!


kylelight40

I don’t care if you post a cheesesteak if it’s done right. IF IT’S DONE RIGHT!! Kidding.


Dramatic-Cap6724

Next up: cheesecake steak.


The-Friendly-Autist

Everyone saying it's overcooked have never had a good well-done tuna steak, and it shows. I *love* tuna steaks like this, it's the only way I'll eat them. And I love raw tuna, this way just tastes and feels better when it's in full steak form.


Dramatic-Cap6724

I really enjoyed it. was still very juicy on the inside and had a good crust on the outside


thiagoqf

This sub will bitch on whatever people do. Looks fine to me.


Twentyseven-

Bro I'll eat that shit right now don't tempt me


Typical-Panda-302

God that is beautiful


wowcrafy

Definitely over done. But based on your comments it was your first one. So not bad. I would get the pan a little hotter so you get more of a sear and cook it way less. Also blackened seasoning is the bomb with tuna steak.


Dramatic-Cap6724

Will try!


kitkaaaat02

wayyy too cooked


thedooze

I’m sure it still tasted alright. Seasoning looks nice. Definitely overcooked, though.


Specific-Quarter9107

Over cooked. You want sear this on high heat and flip for 1-2 minutes and take it off. It should just kind of flake off.


Dramatic-Cap6724

It was flaking apart, didn’t have to cut it. But I will try for more rare next time.


No-Guess3632

I don't know why people on here gotta be dicks, but I'd smash that man! I'd say it looks pretty damn good for the first time cooking a tuna steak. I bet it was friggin dank!


AlrightyAlmighty

Not like this


SobbyisTrash

I never had this, but I feel like a mayo based dip for this would top it off. Looks mad good tho OP 🤘


DubLParaDidL

A1 is damn good on it as well


SobbyisTrash

Omg I love A1 I could bathe in it


DubLParaDidL

My guy 🤝


josherman61791

Looks good. Do you know what species of tuna you had?


Dramatic-Cap6724

It just said ahi tuna


josherman61791

Nice. Likely Yellow Fin. Everyone here complaining about your cook. Looks good to me! I don't always like the raw center. If it were Blue Fin, I'd understand a bit more. It's tough to pull off, but if you have a grill and a fish basket, grilling is always delicous for Tuna.


hung559

GTFO


SoapyBootyBandit

Fish/10


thehalothief

Cooked so much it looks like salmon


Dramatic-Cap6724

Going to try salmon soon! And next time I will play around with cooking it less/ more rare.


thehalothief

I’m just playing around but honestly if you enjoyed it then that’s great!! I much prefer salmon to tuna, good luck!


Rolarious80

40 seconds a side on a super hot pan with Avocado oil


Dramatic-Cap6724

Can I use butter or tallow?


Rolarious80

You want to use an oil with a high smoke point Those animal fats will burn. Another note : let your Tuna steak get up to room temp before you sear


Korgon213

Cooked too long, but I want some of it .


Dramatic-Cap6724

It was really good! Juicy inside. Going to go for more rare next time.


CO-freeride

Overcooked


itspatfromqueens

Blue or die


Dramatic-Cap6724

I’m dead


EveryNameEverMade

I personally like mine raw. So much so, I've never even tried cooking it. I'm curious if I would like it as much cooked, however it is too good raw, so idk if I would try it, being so expensive as well


Dramatic-Cap6724

Yea this little piece was 6$. Going to try more rare next time.


EveryNameEverMade

$6!? Damn that's not bad at all, it doesn't look tooo small.


Dramatic-Cap6724

It was a satisfying lunch. Was enough to fill me up.


Manslashbirdpig

If the Tuna is good enough the sear is just for fun


Dramatic-Cap6724

Yea, I’m not yet brave enough to eat raw fish


ImHereToDeliver

Are you sure that isn't a poorly cooked piece of pork?


Dramatic-Cap6724

lol I hope not


olgama

Animal Abuse. This has been reported.


Dramatic-Cap6724

😆 who ya gunna call?!


olgama

PETA


Dramatic-Cap6724

Do it


olgama

Get ready for an angry “sea kitten” to come knocking https://spotlight.peta.org/petaseakittens/


Dramatic-Cap6724

Hahahahah oh boy. I was vegan for 18 years so this is an excellent comment imo.


olgama

🧐 nothing funny about SEA KITTENS.


Captain-Who

From personal experience one thing I learned a while back is that you do not post over cooked tuna steak. Reddit has no patience for that. They’re right btw, just needs to warm.


Dramatic-Cap6724

No patience is right 😆 that’s ok! I enjoyed it and it will be fun to try it a different way next time. Not interested in eating it super rare or raw tho personally


Numpty712

Maybe higher heat for the sear? A knob of butter? Good try though


Dramatic-Cap6724

I cooked it in butter and my kitchen was definitely smoky 😆 but I will try my cast iron next time rather than stainless steel. And a little less time.


Sozo_Agonai

I've never had a tuna steak. Does it have a much of a different texture than canned tuna?


Dramatic-Cap6724

I haven’t had canned tuna to my recollection. Maybe when I was really young but I can’t remember. Need to try that too.


Sozo_Agonai

Once you drain the excess water in the can it's kind of dry which is why most people usually put some your of sauce or something similar. Is the steak dry at all or juicy?


Football-Remote

I suck at cooking fish.


Realistic-Pattern-80

Overcooked to hell


DanjaINC

way over


Dramatic-Cap6724

Somewhere over the rainbow


Ostehoveluser

We'll be getting mushroom steaks in here soon whats the world come to


Dramatic-Cap6724

lol


Fuck-MDD

It's definitely over but if this was your first attempt at an ahi filet, and / or you weren't sure if it was sushi grade, it looks really good. If you see white stuff coming out as your cooking it, then it's over cooked.


Dramatic-Cap6724

It said sushi grade, but I’m not comfortable/ familiar with eating raw fish. I was going for more of a medium. I know it’s overdone for most people’s taste, but it was still very juicy inside and I thought it was good. Next time I will try a bit more rare


Fuck-MDD

Totally understandable. You probably paid a bit extra for sushi grade only to cook it like non sushi grade, but that's not such a big deal especially if you still enjoyed it. This stranger from the internet will tell you that you shouldn't be worried especially if it's sushi grade. Tuna won't be all slimy and gross like you may be expecting from it raw. It's like a perfect medium rare steak texture just out of the box. I like to coat mine with sesame seeds and flash fry the edges so it's warm and pink inside with a nice crispy exterior. Dipped in a soy ginger sauce, it's pretty tasty.


Temporary_Draw_4708

If you insist on cooking it, you only need a quick sear.


GarionOrb

You monster.


GoldServe2446

Definitely but you mangled that tuna steak man


Redguinness514

A little overcooked


Life_Employment1955

Nice pork chop


unclemusclezTTV

i'll have some


NapoleonicPizza21

Looks more like a steak than the steaks in r/steakortuna


mjgoldstein88

Looks god to me.


itzTony420

I agree with tuna steak


SuitednZooted

Hmmmmmmm


bludvarg

r/steakortuna


IJustBringItt

That's enough to impress 7 people during a holiday dinner.


mcrib

Buy sashimi grade tuna and use a screaming hot oiled pan to sear it on all sides. This is the way (tuna).


BrilliantPhilosopisR

They are pretty! Just nowhere near as tasty!


sortkatten

I would suggest cooling it down in an ice bath (in bag) after sous vide and searing it with coal in a piping hot chimney starter to avoid the graybanding. I don't know what the temperature for the bath was, but I would go lower. Fish and tuna doesn't need much heat treatment, and as long it has been frozen or is very fresh, then the possibility of salmonella or listeria growth is less of an issue...


joqa67

I love tuna steaks personally I always make poke but I do prefer mine more raw in the middle jsut seared quickly so it still is raw but has the cooked outside! That’s the best way to enjoy tuna steaks


joqa67

I love tuna steaks personally I always make poke but I do prefer mine more raw in the middle jsut seared quickly so it still is raw but has the cooked outside! That’s the best way to enjoy tuna steaks, also personally use a high heat oil next time for a good sear and jsut sear for 20 to 45 seconds on high heat for each side


notagain8277

You overcooked it by a lot. Ahi should just be seared, the middle should be left raw.


AlivePalpitation7968

Not dark enough sear, overcooked and cut the wrong way. Should be dark golden brown with a dark red inside and cut against the grain


[deleted]

Way over cooked


scipio95

Horror show


Dramatic-Cap6724

😱


[deleted]

[удалено]


Dramatic-Cap6724

Thanks! :D


PoorPauly

Hammered.


Djd33j

Looks a bit over-cooked for ahi tuna. All that needs is a short sear. It should have a very small gray band and over 90% pink. Doesn't mean I still wouldn't eat the fuck out of it though.


Dramatic-Cap6724

Yea that’s the general consensus for sure. I wasn’t ready to eat it rare/ raw because it was my first time eating/ cooking it. Next time I will go for more rare. Although I really did enjoy it this way! Crispy on the outside and juicy in the middle.


BBQFatty

And get better knives


krakmunky

A minute more and it’s canned.


nuggzoftampa

Nice pork chop


MarvinNeslo

Hotter pan, shorter cook time


DrewdoggKC

Overcooked much more delicious when the center is red