Description
This easy and elegant recipe for Seared Tuna Steaks with Lemon, Caper & Parsley Butter features fresh tuna steaks quickly seared to perfection and topped with a vibrant, tangy butter sauce made with capers, fresh parsley, and lemon juice. It’s a light, flavorful dish perfect for a healthy dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Tuna Steaks
- 800g-1kg fresh tuna steaks
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lemon, Caper & Parsley Butter
- 100g salted butter
- 3 tablespoons baby capers
- 2½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Garnish
- Caperberries, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Tuna: Take the fresh tuna steaks and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture for a better sear.
- Season Tuna: Brush the tuna steaks evenly with olive oil on all sides. Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the steaks to season them well.
- Heat Pan: Heat a large griddle pan or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Sear Tuna: Place the tuna steaks in the hot pan. Cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side depending on the thickness. Aim for a medium-rare with a pink center for optimal flavor and texture. Remove from heat as they will continue to cook slightly after removing.
- Make Lemon Caper Butter: While the tuna cooks, melt the salted butter in a small saucepan over low-medium heat. Once melted, add the baby capers, chopped fresh parsley, and fresh lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to combine the flavors.
- Serve: Arrange the seared tuna steaks on plates and generously spoon the lemon caper butter over them. Garnish with caperberries and lemon wedges for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality tuna steaks for the best taste and texture.
- Adjust searing time depending on steak thickness to achieve preferred doneness.
- The lemon caper butter can be prepared in advance and kept warm before serving.
- If you prefer, use unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt to the sauce.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between warm butter sauce and seared tuna.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
