Blackened Tuna

Submitted by lazyme

"Not sure where I found this recipe, but it's a simple and quick week night entree."

 

• Ready In: 28mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons paprika
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 6 fresh tuna fillets, 1/2-3/4-inch thick
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon red pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme

directions

1. Load grill with charcoal to make very hot fire.
2. Set cast iron skillet on grill.
3. Let cast-iron skillet get very hot before adding ingredients.
4. Combine all dry ingredients in a dish.
5. Dip fish into melted butter and coat well.
6. Cover fillets with seasoning and press into fillet with palm of hand.
7. Place into hot skillet and pour 1 teaspoon butter on top of.
8. each.
9. Cook, (uncovered) about 2 minutes until charred.
10. Turn and cook until done.
11. Serve hot with melted butter.
12. Caution: cook outdoors due to smoke.