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Perfectly Seared Tuna Steaks with Garlic Herb Butter

Five pieces of perfectly seared tuna steak, crusted with seeds and herbs, resting in a light sauce on a white plate.
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Make restaurant-style tuna steaks quickly at home. This recipe focuses on achieving a perfect sear on the outside while keeping the center tender and rare, finished with a simple garlic herb butter.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (6-ounce) ahi tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Pat the tuna steaks completely dry using paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
  2. Place a heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works best) over high heat. Add the olive oil. Heat until the oil just begins to smoke slightly.
  3. Carefully place the tuna steaks in the hot skillet. Sear for 1 to 1.5 minutes per side for rare, or up to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Do not move the steaks while searing.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the butter, minced garlic, parsley, and thyme to the pan. The butter will melt quickly.
  5. Tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to baste the melted garlic herb butter over the tops of the tuna steaks for about 30 seconds.
  6. Remove the tuna steaks from the pan immediately. Sprinkle with lemon zest.
  7. Let the steaks rest for 3 minutes before slicing against the grain.

Notes

  • For a low-carb tuna meal, serve these steaks with steamed asparagus or a simple green salad.
  • If you prefer a different flavor profile, you can substitute the herb butter with a quick soy-ginger glaze before searing.
  • This method is similar to what you might find with the best meal delivery services for quick, high-quality protein.

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