LEMON PEPPER AHI TUNA

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I used a similar technique and ingredients from a recipe for chicken piccata. Dinner was ready in no time AND we enjoyed it!

Provided by browniepie

Categories     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 2 steaks, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ahi tuna steaks
kosher salt
crushed black peppercorns
1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon capers
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon safflower oil (whatever kind of oil you have available) or 1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Sprinkle salt and black pepper on both sides of the tuna steaks.
  • Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the steaks.
  • Heat 1 tbs of oil in a pan.
  • Add 1 tbs of butter.
  • Turn the heat down low to medium-low.
  • Place the tuna in the pan.
  • Add capers, and squeeze more lemon juice into the pan.
  • Add slices of lemon to the pan and 2nd tbs of butter.
  • Shake the contents of the pan a bit and let cook for about 4 minutes.
  • Turn the steaks over and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve the tuna with the slices of lemon and capers from the pan.
  • NOTE: As some reviewers have suggested, you may not need to cook as long as the specified time. It's your personal preference how well done you like the steaks. Thanks for all the wonderful reviews!

dukundane
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish is so tender and flaky, and the lemon pepper seasoning is perfect.


Munmun Hossain
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the lemon pepper seasoning is so flavorful.


Layla Smith
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This was my first time cooking ahi tuna and it was delicious! The lemon pepper seasoning was perfect and the fish was cooked to perfection.


Mauzam Ali
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the fish always turns out perfect.


Mughees Ch
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish is so tender and flaky, and the lemon pepper seasoning is perfect.


ELENO H SINAY
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the lemon pepper seasoning is so flavorful.


adam villalobos
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This was my first time cooking ahi tuna and it was delicious! The lemon pepper seasoning was perfect and the fish was cooked to perfection.


Imtiaz Rahmon Robi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the fish always turns out perfect.


Chrissy Chauppetta
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish is so tender and flaky, and the lemon pepper seasoning is perfect.


zuilkfui suilkfui
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the lemon pepper seasoning is so flavorful.


Dipak Rijal
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This was my first time cooking ahi tuna and it was delicious! The lemon pepper seasoning was perfect and the fish was cooked to perfection.


Ajewole Pelumi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the fish always turns out perfect.


Rozann Allen
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The fish is cooked perfectly and the flavors are incredible.


Isuru Perera
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always delicious. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the lemon pepper seasoning is so flavorful.


pop cute
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This was my first time cooking ahi tuna and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and the fish was cooked perfectly. The lemon pepper seasoning was also very good.


Nahurira Miria
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I love this recipe! The lemon pepper seasoning is so flavorful and the tuna is cooked to perfection. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Majdoline Khlifi
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This lemon pepper ahi tuna recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. Everyone raved about it.


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