Tuna Dinner
Elevate your weeknight menu with this restaurant-quality Tuna Dinner, a simple yet elegant recipe that showcases seared fresh tuna steaks paired with vibrant steamed vegetables. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, the tuna is topped with a luscious garlic herb butter featuring fragrant parsley and a bright splash of lemon juice for an irresistible finish. The side of tender green beans, asparagus, or broccoli adds a fresh and healthy element to this low-carb, high-protein meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for two and perfect for celebrating seafood lovers. Whether you're seeking a nutritious dinner option or a gourmet meal with minimal effort, this tuna steak recipe delivers incredible flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Fresh tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 cups Vegetables of your choice (e.g., green beans, asparagus, or broccoli)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for vegetables)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (for vegetables)
- 0.5 cup Water (for steaming vegetables)
Instructions
Pat both sides of the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel and season them evenly with 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot and shimmering, carefully add the tuna steaks.
Sear the tuna steaks for about 2 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer depending on your preferred doneness. Remove the tuna from the skillet and set aside to rest.
Reduce the heat to medium and add 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet. Allow it to melt completely.
Mince 3 cloves of garlic and add them to the melted butter. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix well and remove the skillet from heat. Spoon the garlic herb butter over the resting tuna steaks.
Prepare the vegetables: Add 0.5 cup of water to a medium saucepan. Place a steamer basket (if available) over the water and bring it to a boil. Add 2 cups of your chosen vegetables (e.g., green beans, asparagus, or broccoli) and season them with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.
Steam the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until tender but still vibrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Serve the tuna steaks warm alongside the steamed vegetables. Drizzle any remaining garlic herb butter over the vegetables for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.4 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.1 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 245 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 3786 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 107.5 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 22.7 mcg | 114% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 3752 mg | 80% | |
*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.
