Tuna Steaks with Lemon Pepper Butter Recipe

Name: Tuna Steaks with Lemon Pepper Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Nonstick, nonflammable cooking spray; 8 slices your favorite bread; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 8 (6 to 8-ounce) 1-inch thick tuna steaks; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Caramelized Lemon Slices, for garnish, recipe follows; Lemons; Sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Nonstick, nonflammable cooking spray
8 slices your favorite bread
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 (6 to 8-ounce) 1-inch thick tuna steaks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Caramelized Lemon Slices, for garnish, recipe follows
Lemons
Sugar

1
For the lemon pepper butter: In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper, and garlic powder, stirring until smooth.
2
Cover and chill.
3
For the tuna: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 350 degrees F. Spray the grill rack with nonstick, nonflammable cooking spray.
4
Brush the bread slices evenly with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
5
Grill the bread until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
6
Remove from the grill and set aside.
7
Brush the tuna evenly with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
8
Sprinkle each steak evenly with salt and pepper.
9
Grill the tuna for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until desired degree of doneness.
10
Place each tuna steak over 1 slice grilled bread.
11
Top each tuna steak with desired amount of lemon pepper butter.
12
Garnish with Caramelized Lemon Slices, if desired.
13
Serve immediately.
14
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
15
Slice the lemons.
16
Dip the cut side down into a bowl of sugar.
17
Place on the grill, cut-side down, and grill until caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes.

882

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Tuna Steaks with Lemon Pepper Butter falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tuna Steaks with Lemon Pepper Butter

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