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How To Make Pan-Seared Tuna Steak
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Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks with Lemon-Caper Sauce

This simple 30-minute recipe combines the tuna steaks with a zesty sauce featuring capers and lemon, for a healthy yet scrumptious meal.
Course Fish & Seafood Recipes
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 156kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 4 6-oz/170g sushi-grade tuna steaks, approximately 3/4” thick
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 medium shallot finely chopped
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 organic lemon sliced thin
  • 3 Tbsp capers drained

Instructions

  • Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna steaks to hot skillet and cook for approximately 2 minutes for rare (add one minute per side for medium).
  • Flip tuna and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minute, depending on desired level of doneness. Transfer tuna steaks to a plate and season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired. Keep warm.
  • Add remaining olive oil and chopped shallots to skillet, Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shallots are soft and start to turn golden brown.
  • Add white wine, chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon slices to skillet. Deglaze pan by scraping up any brown bits from the bottom with a spatula. Cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is reduced by half.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add capers. Stir to combine and cook for another minute or until heated through.
  • Transfer the tuna steaks onto individual serving plates and top with a “melted” lemon slice and a spoonful of the lemon-caper sauce and serve immediately with your favorite sides. Enjoy!


    How To Make Pan-Seared Tuna Steak

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 429mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g