How Long Should Tuna Steaks Cook on a Skillet?

Tuna steaks can be grilled, broiled, baked, sauted or poached.

Ten Minute Rule

Tuna steaks should be cooked for 10 minutes for every inch of thickness. The measurement should be done at the thickest point of the fish according to the Clemson University Cooperative Extension.

Finished Temperature

Cooking the tuna steak long enough to raise the minimum internal temperature to 145 degrees is recommended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This will kill any harmful bacterial present.

Bottom Line

Only a quality, accurate thermometer gives the sure knowledge the tuna is cooked to the FDA recommendation. Cook the steak just long enough for it to reach this temperature. This will depend upon the thickness of the tuna steak, the type of skillet, and the temperature of the flame.

References

• My Recipes: Tuna with Coriander Mayonnaise
• Seafood Plus Info: Tuna Fish, Grouper Fish, and other fish info
• Clemson State University: Safe Handling of Fish

Resources

• "Cooking at Home with The Culinary Institute of America"; 2003