Description
This recipe for Garlic Butter Ahi Tuna is a simple yet elegant dish that brings a touch of gourmet to your table. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, offering a rich flavor that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ahi Tuna steaks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
- Carefully place the tuna steaks in the skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer depending on your desired doneness.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the lemon juice to the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Stir in the chopped parsley.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce over the tuna steaks.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use sushi-grade ahi tuna.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your tuna steaks and your preferred level of doneness.
- You can substitute olive oil for half the butter if you prefer a lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak with sauce
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 kcal
- Sugar: Less than 1g
- Sodium: Approximately 150-200 mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Less than 2g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Approximately 25-30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 70-80mg