Amazing Garlic Butter Ahi Tuna: 5-Minute Pure Joy
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Amazing Garlic Butter Ahi Tuna: 5-Minute Pure Joy, a quick yet impressive dish that transforms fresh tuna steaks into a gourmet experience. This recipe showcases perfectly seared ahi tuna drizzled with a rich garlic butter sauce, making it ideal for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings. With its vibrant presentation and combination of succulent flavors, this dish is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Serve it alongside your favorite sides, like quinoa or steamed vegetables, for a wholesome meal that packs a nutritional punch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Ahi tuna steaks (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the tuna for 1-2 minutes per side for rare or longer for your preferred doneness.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in parsley and lemon juice, then return the tuna to the skillet, spooning sauce over it.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak (170g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg