Description
Delight in seared tuna steaks with lemon, caper & parsley butter – a quick, gourmet dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh tuna steaks (Use high-quality, sushi-grade tuna for best flavor)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (Drizzle to create a beautiful sear)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (Enhances natural flavors)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (Adds warmth and spice)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (Provides a rich base)
- 2 tablespoons baby capers (Briny flavor that complements the tuna)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (Adds a fresh, herbaceous note)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (Balances richness of butter)
- 2 caperberries (Adds visual appeal)
- 2 wedges lemon (For extra burst of brightness)
Instructions
- Gently brush your fresh tuna steaks with olive oil, then season generously with sea salt and pepper.
- Preheat a large griddle or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear the tuna steaks for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side, aiming for a crispy outside and tender, slightly pink inside.
- Combine the salted butter, baby capers, chopped parsley, and fresh lemon juice in a small pot; cook over medium heat until bubbly.
- Artfully garnish with caperberries and fresh lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg