Name: Tuna steaks with tomato butter recipe
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Ingredients: 4 x 150g (5oz) tuna steaks½ tbsp olive oil; 2tbsp balsamic vinegar

By GoodtoKnow

published 20 August 2007

in Recipes

These quick-to-prepare tuna steaks are given an extra kick by sun-dried tomato butter. Delicious!

Ingredients

4 x 150g (5oz) tuna steaks½ tbsp olive oil
2tbsp balsamic vinegar

For the tomato butter:

50g (2oz) unsalted butter, softened
50g (2oz) sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
2tbsps chopped fresh oregano
Zest of 1 lemon, plus 1tbsp juice

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Method

Put the tuna steaks in a large, non-metallic bowl, season and drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Place in the fridge to marinate for 1 hour.
Combine the tomato butter ingredients and season. Spoon on to a large square of greaseproof paper and wrap into a sausage shape. Twist the ends to seal and chill to firm up.
Fry the tuna steaks for 5 mins, turning once. Top with a slice of tomato butter and cook for a minute until the butter melts a little.

Top Tip for making Tuna steaks with tomato butter

These tuna steaks can be cooked on the barbecue if you prefer.

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