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Garlic Butter Ahi Tuna

Garlic Butter Ahi Tuna: Quick Gourmet Meal at Home

This Garlic Butter Ahi Tuna recipe is a quick and elegant dish featuring succulent ahi tuna and rich garlic butter.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 steaks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Gourmet
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ahi Tuna
  • 2 steaks Ahi Tuna Choose fresh, vibrant steaks with a deep red color.
  • Salt Essential for seasoning, adjust to taste.
  • Pepper Essential for seasoning, adjust to taste.
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use to control seasoning.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for maximum aroma.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Can be omitted if not available.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh juice elevates flavor.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all ingredients. Dry the ahi tuna steaks by patting with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add oil, then place tuna steaks in the skillet; sear for 1-2 minutes until golden. Flip and sear the other side for another 1-2 minutes.
  3. Remove tuna and let it rest. In the skillet, reduce heat and add butter and minced garlic. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant and golden.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and parsley, mixing for 1 minute until combined.
  5. Serve the seared tuna steaks topped with garlic butter sauce. Enjoy while fresh!

Nutrition

Serving: 1steakCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always select firm, vibrant ahi tuna for optimal flavor. Patting the tuna dry helps achieve a beautiful sear.

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