Grilled Tuna Steaks With Lemon-Pepper Butter

Tender grilled tuna steaks topped with lemon-pepper butter. From the Deen Brother's Y'all Come Eat cookbook.

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.