Lemon Pepper Panko Ahi

This recipe is loosely based off an amazing salad I had in Rolla, Missouri. The restaurant has since closed down, but the memory of good fish lives on. This meal is light yet filling, and the citrus naturally compliments this fish. Plus cooking Ahi is so fast, its hard to say no!




Prep Time- 5 minutes
Cook Time- 5-10 minutes



Ingredients:
1- Ahi Tuna steak (6-8 oz)
1- egg, beat
1/3 cup flour
1/2- cup panko bread crumbs
1- lemon
Cracked Pepper
Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1) In a skillet heat about 3tbls olive oil over medium heat.
2) In a small bowl blend the egg and squeeze about a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice into it.
3) On a plate combine panko crumbs, cracked pepper, and lemon pepper seasoning.
4) Coat the tuna in flour, dip in the egg mixture, and then coat in panko crumbs thoroughly. Place in skillet.
5) Cook the tuna so that you brown each side lightly but the tuna is cooked to a medium temperature inside (should be aabout 2-4 minutes per side). See picture.
6) Remove from heat, squeeze a little more lemon over the top, slice or serve whole, and enjoy!