Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Amazing Garlic Butter Ahi Tuna, a quick and delicious seafood dish that transforms fresh tuna steaks into a gourmet experience—all in just five minutes. This recipe features tender pan-seared ahi tuna drizzled with a luscious garlic butter sauce, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it alongside your favorite sides, and you’ll impress family and friends with this easy yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Ahi tuna steaks (about 6 oz each, 1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the tuna steaks for 1-2 minutes on each side for rare or 2-3 minutes for medium-rare.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Add butter until melted, then stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix in parsley and lemon juice, return the tuna to the skillet, and coat with the sauce.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg