Fresh Tuna Steaks Recipe With Lemon Parsley Butter (10 Minutes, 5 Ingredients) by Donna John
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Some people are scared to try cooking fresh tuna steaks because they can dry out very quickly. The secret is to cook the fresh tuna steaks fast – and adding a buttery sauce never hurt either. This easy tuna steak recipe with lemon parsley butter is ready in about 10 minutes.
The health benefits of tuna are well documented. Not only is tuna high in protein, but may be beneficial to heart health, weight management, your immune system, brain health, blood circulation, bone health and skin health.
To make this quick and easy seafood recipe you will need just five simple ingredients. Here is your shopping list: fresh tuna steaks, butter, lemons for juicing, fresh parsley and olive oil. The fish cooks up in about five minutes in a skillet.
These moist tuna steaks are wonderful served as a healthy dinner with your favorite side dishes. We like to add to add a fresh vegetable like broccoli, broccolini, brussels sprouts, green beans or squash and either a garden salad or fresh marinated tomatoes. Another delicious side dish for these tuna steaks is a simple cucumber salad. So delicious.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
- 4 tuna steaks
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Here's how to make it:
- Combine the butter, lemon juice and parsley in a small bowl. Fresh is best when it comes to lemon juice, so squeeze your own if you can. You could use other fresh herbs in this recipe.
- Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tuna for about 2 minutes on each side.
- Add the butter mixture and stir until melted, about 1 minute, or until tuna is to your desired doneness. Serve immediately. Store any leftover fish in an airtight container in the fridge.
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