Grilled Tuna Steaks With Lemon-pepper Butter

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
• 2 (8 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick
• salt

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, mash together the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, the 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the garlic powder. set aside (or chill if not using immediately).
• 2 prepare the grill for medium-high direct heat and lightly oil the grate (or preheat a broiler). brush oil on both sides of tuna steaks. season the tuno on both sides with salt and additional pepper. grill or broil for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare, turning once.
• 3 transfer tuna steaks to a serving platter; top with the butter mixture.