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Garlic Butter Ahi Tuna

Garlic Butter Ahi Tuna: A Quick, Gourmet Weeknight Wonder

This Garlic Butter Ahi Tuna is a quick and gourmet meal bringing restaurant-quality flavors to your weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 steaks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna
  • 2 steaks Ahi Tuna Choose vibrant, firm steaks for the best flavor and texture.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Feel free to swap in plant-based butter for a vegan version.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced garlic offers the most aromatic and robust flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped finely.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Use fresh juice for the best flavor.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Measure out all ingredients, pat the tuna dry, chop parsley, and mince garlic.
  2. Sear the Tuna: Heat the skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, and sear the tuna steaks for 1-2 minutes on each side.
  3. Let the Tuna Rest: Remove from skillet and let rest for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat, add butter, then garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Finish with Parsley and Lemon: Stir in parsley and lemon juice, warm for a minute, then drizzle over tuna.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steakCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose quality tuna for the best flavor and sear perfectly to keep the center cool and pink. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

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