Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks with Lemon-Caper Sauce

Recipe for Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks with Lemon-Caper Sauce

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

1. Heat two tablespoons 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.

2. Flip tuna and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, depending on desired level of doneness.

Transfer tuna steaks to a plate and season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired. Keep warm.

3. Add remaining olive oil and chopped shallots to skillet. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until shallots are soft and start to turn golden brown; approximately 3 minutes.

4. 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.

5. Reduce heat to medium and add capers. Stir to combine and cook for another minute or until heated through.

6. Transfer the tuna steaks onto individual serving plates. Top with a lemon slice and a spoonful of the lemon-caper sauce. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.

Additional Info:

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15-18 minutes
Serves: 4

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Enjoy this Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks with Lemon-Caper Sauce with your favorite light and refreshing salad!