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Seared Tuna Steaks with Garlic Herb Butter

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Seared Tuna Steaks with Garlic Herb Butter is a gourmet-looking dish that comes together in a snap.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 steaks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna
  • 2 steaks Fresh Tuna High-quality, bright red tuna
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To enhance the natural taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked
For the Garlic Herb Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Quality butter for best results
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh or pre-minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs e.g. parsley, thyme; substitute with dried if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Add extra for more flavor
For Serving
  • 2 wedges Lemon For squeezing over the dish
  • Fresh Herb Garnish Optional, for decoration

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Small pan
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep all ingredients: mince garlic, chop herbs, and zest lemon.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat, add butter, and let it melt.
  3. Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper, sear for 1-2 minutes each side.
  4. In a small pan, melt butter, add garlic and herbs, and cook until fragrant.
  5. Pour garlic herb butter over seared tuna and let sit for a minute before serving.
  6. Serve tuna on a platter with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steakCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best experience and retain texture and flavor.

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