Grilled Tuna Steaks with Lemon Pepper Butter
Elevate your next cookout with these succulent Grilled Tuna Steaks with Lemon Pepper Butter, a dish that effortlessly combines simplicity and sophistication. Perfectly seared tuna steaks are brushed with olive oil and seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper before being grilled to tender, flaky perfection. The star of the dish is the homemade lemon pepper butter, a luscious blend of unsalted butter, zesty lemon, minced garlic, and fragrant parsley that melts over the hot steaks, infusing every bite with citrusy brightness and a hint of richness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy yet elegant recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or as the centerpiece of your next backyard barbecue. Serve it with a light salad or roasted vegetables for a complete, healthy meal that’s bursting with flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Brush them on both sides with olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped parsley to make the lemon pepper butter. Mix well and set aside.
Place the tuna steaks on the preheated grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness, until a nice crust develops and the steaks are cooked to your desired level of doneness. For medium-rare, grill until the center is still slightly pink.
Remove the tuna steaks from the grill and place them on a serving platter.
Immediately top each steak with a dollop of the lemon pepper butter while still hot, allowing it to melt over the fish.
Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.1 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 2572 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 161.0 g | 322% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2485 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
