Garlic Butter Ahi Tuna: 10-Minute Meal
This recipe for Garlic Butter Ahi Tuna is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy fresh tuna. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ahi Tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Carefully place the tuna steaks in the hot skillet.
- Sear the tuna for 1-3 minutes per side, depending on your desired level of doneness. For medium-rare, sear for about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your tuna steaks and your preferred doneness.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 (will vary based on exact ingredients)
- Sugar: Less than 1g
- Sodium: Will vary based on salt added
- Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4-6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 6-9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Less than 2g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Approximately 25-30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 50-70mg
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