Sous Vide Tuna Steak Temperature Guide
Tuna is best eaten rare to medium-rare — cooked through it turns dry and canned-tasting. Sous vide nails the exact doneness from edge to edge: 110-115°F for rare, up to 125°F for medium, then a lightning sear builds the crust.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
Cook at 110-115°F for rare, 120-125°F for medium — 10-15 minutes is plenty (tuna is thin and dense). Dry thoroughly, coat the edges with sesame seeds if you like, then sear 30-45 seconds per side in a screaming-hot pan with sesame oil. Slice immediately against the grain into medallions. Serve with soy, wasabi, ponzu, or a citrus dressing.
FAQ
What temperature for sous vide tuna?
110-115°F for rare, 120-125°F for medium. Tuna is best under 125°F — beyond that it dries out.
How long does tuna take?
Only 10-15 minutes. It's thin and cooks fast; longer baths turn it mushy.
Is raw-center tuna safe?
Yes for sushi-grade tuna — sous vide to a rare center is the standard for restaurant-style tuna.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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