Seared Tuna with Lemon Caper Sauce
This easy seared tuna with lemon caper sauce is a healthy one pan dish that is ready in about 30 minutes and is loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided use
- 4 6 ounce sushi-grade tuna steaks approximately ¾” thick
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 medium shallot finely chopped
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 organic lemon thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons capers drained
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat two tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat
- Add tuna steaks to hot skillet and cook for approximately 2 minutes for rare, 3-4 minutes for medium.
- Flip tuna and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Cook for another 2-3 minute, depending on desired level of doneness.
- Transfer tuna steaks to a plate and season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired. Cover to keep warm.
- Add remaining olive oil to skillet with chopped shallots.
- Sauté, stirring occasionally, until shallots are soft and start to turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes
- Add chicken broth, vinegar, lemon juice, and lemon slices. Deglaze pan by scraping up any brown bits from the bottom.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Reduce heat to medium and add capers. Stir to combine for another minute.
- Transfer the tuna steaks onto individual serving plate with a lemon slice and a spoonful of the lemon caper sauce.