Tuna Steaks with Lemon Pepper Butter
This recipe serves 8. Watching your figure? This pescatarian recipe has 320 calories, 8g of protein, and 21g of fat per serving. Not It is perfect for valentin day. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, pepper, lemon zest, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 25 minutes.
Instructions
For the lemon pepper butter: In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper, and garlic powder, stirring until smooth. Cover and chill.
For the tuna: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 350 degrees F. Spray the grill rack with nonstick, nonflammable cooking spray.
Brush the bread slices evenly with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Grill the bread until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Remove from the grill and set aside.
Brush the tuna evenly with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Sprinkle each steak evenly with salt and pepper. Grill the tuna for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until desired degree of doneness.
Place each tuna steak over 1 slice grilled bread. Top each tuna steak with desired amount of lemon pepper butter.
Garnish with Caramelized Lemon Slices, if desired.
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
Slice the lemons. Dip the cut side down into a bowl of sugar.
Place on the grill, cut-side down, and grill until caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes.