Seared Tuna Steaks with Garlic Herb Butter for Your Weeknight Win

This Seared Tuna Steaks with Garlic Herb Butter dish is quick, delicious, and perfect for impressing guests.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 2 steaks

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Tuna Steaks

2 steaks Tuna Steaks Choose firm, bright red steaks; frozen ones can work if properly thawed.

For the Garlic Herb Butter

4 tablespoons Butter Use salted for seasoning or unsalted to control salt levels.
2-3 cloves Garlic Mince fresh garlic for best flavor.
1 lemon Lemon Zest Adds a bright acidity.
to taste Fresh Herbs Choose parsley, cilantro, chives, etc. for flavor.

For Seasoning

to taste Salt Essential for enhancing flavors.
to taste Pepper Use freshly cracked for warmth.

Equipment

frying pan
meat thermometer
cutting board
knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Start by prepping your ingredients: mince garlic, chop herbs, and zest the lemon.
In a frying pan over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly, add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add chopped herbs and lemon zest; mix for another minute before removing from heat.
Pat tuna steaks dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear in a hot pan with oil for 2-3 minutes on each side.
Remove steaks, drizzle with garlic herb butter, and garnish with herbs and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steakCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 50gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe allows for modifications based on available herbs and preferences for seasoning.

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