This elegant yet simple dish features thick-cut tuna steaks grilled to a perfect medium-rare, offering a tender, pink interior with a beautifully seared crust. The star of the show is the spiced butter, a rich and aromatic compound butter infused with fresh cilantro, spicy jalape&# 195;±o, pungent garlic, and zesty ginger. The warm butter melts over the hot fish, creating a luxurious sauce that balances the earthy flavor of the tuna with bright, spicy notes. ItâÂÂs an impressive meal that comes together quickly, making it ideal for date nights or special weeknight dinners. Serve with rice or vegetables to soak up the flavorful butter.
Grilled Tuna With Spiced Butter
Description
This elegant yet simple dish features thick-cut tuna steaks grilled to a perfect medium-rare, offering a tender, pink interior with a beautifully seared crust. The star of the show is the spiced butter, a rich and aromatic compound butter infused with fresh cilantro, spicy jalape&# 195;±o, pungent garlic, and zesty ginger. The warm butter melts over the hot fish, creating a luxurious sauce that balances the earthy flavor of the tuna with bright, spicy notes. ItâÂÂs an impressive meal that comes together quickly, making it ideal for date nights or special weeknight dinners. Serve with rice or vegetables to soak up the flavorful butter.Ingredients
Directions
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Prepare the spiced butter by combining softened unsalted butter, finely minced cilantro, jalapeño or serrano chili, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a mixing bowl.
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Beat the mixture until smooth and fully blended, then spoon onto waxed paper to form small dollops or a log. Refrigerate until firm.
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Preheat your grill to high heat, ensuring the grates are clean and well-oiled to prevent sticking.
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Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
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Place the tuna steaks on the grill rack, positioning them about 3 inches from the heat source (or over mesquite coals if using a charcoal grill).
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Grill the tuna for 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the exterior is seared but the center remains pink and medium-rare.
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Remove the tuna from the grill and transfer to serving plates.
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Place a dollop of the chilled spiced butter on top of each hot tuna steak, allowing it to melt slightly and coat the fish.
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Serve immediately while the tuna is hot and the butter is melting.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 271.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.0g25%
- Saturated Fat 6.7g34%
- Cholesterol 82.0mg28%
- Sodium 72.0mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 29.0g58%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
