If it's too hot before touching the pan, it will continue to heat ... Steak Again The first step is to buy the right yellowfin tuna. Choose steaks at least 1 to 1½ inches thick so the exterior ...

Tuna steaks getting seared in a pan - Stefan Bendik/Shutterstock So you've prepared your fish, it's been marinated (or not, depending on your taste), you've got your probe thermometer handy ...

Heat the skillet over a high flame and coat it lightly with oil. When the skillet is very hot, place the tuna fillets in it and sear them one side, then flip them over and sear the other side.