Perfect Pan-Seared Tuna Steak with Garlic Herb Butter
This Perfect Pan-Seared Tuna Steak with Garlic Herb Butter recipe teaches you to achieve a perfect sear and tender center in just minutes.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
Seafood
- 2 pieces tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick 6 ounces each
Cooking Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Pat the tuna steaks completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it is very hot, about 3-4 minutes. Add the olive oil.
- Carefully place the seasoned tuna steaks into the hot skillet. Sear for 1.5 to 2 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare. Do not move the steaks while searing.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the butter, minced garlic, parsley, and thyme to the skillet.
- As the butter melts, tilt the skillet and use a spoon to baste the melted garlic herb butter over the tops of the tuna steaks for about 30 seconds.
- Remove the tuna steaks from the skillet immediately and let them rest on a cutting board for 3 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Notes
For a blackened crust, mix the salt and pepper with 1 teaspoon of paprika and ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Increase searing time to 3 minutes per side if cooked more thoroughly. This recipe works well with Ahi or Yellowfin tuna steaks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1steakCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 350mg
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