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Perfect Pan-Seared Tuna Steak with Garlic Herb Butter

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Learn the simple technique for achieving restaurant-quality, perfectly seared tuna steak with a rosy center in under 15 minutes. This quick recipe uses a rich garlic herb butter baste for incredible flavor, making it an elegant, healthy, high-protein dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (6-ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  1. Pat the tuna steaks completely dry using paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
  2. Place a heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron is best) over high heat. Add the olive oil. Wait until the oil is shimmering, almost smoking.
  3. Carefully place the tuna steaks into the hot skillet. Sear for 1.5 to 2 minutes without moving them to develop a dark crust.
  4. Flip the tuna steaks. Immediately add the butter, minced garlic, parsley, and thyme to the pan around the steaks.
  5. Tilt the pan slightly and use a spoon to continuously baste the melting garlic butter over the top of the tuna steaks for another 1 to 1.5 minutes for a rare center.
  6. Remove the tuna steaks from the pan immediately. Let them rest on a cutting board for 3 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  7. Serve immediately, spooning any remaining garlic butter from the pan over the sliced tuna steak.

Notes

  • For a medium-rare center, aim for an internal temperature of 125°F. For rare, aim for 120°F.
  • Use high-quality, sushi-grade ahi tuna steak for the best results when searing.
  • If you prefer Asian flavors, substitute the herbs with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in the butter basting step.

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