🐟 Tuna Steaks with Lime & Herb Sauce
Pan-seared tuna steaks topped with a vibrant sauce of garlic, onion, fresh herbs, capers, and lime — served alongside tender baby potatoes. A light, aromatic dish that balances richness with citrus and herbaceous brightness.
Ingredients
- •½ cup olive oil
- •4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- •1 medium onion, chopped
- •4 tuna steaks (about 6 oz each)
- •¼ teaspoon salt
- •¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •6 sprigs each of cilantro, parsley, and basil, coarsely chopped
- •1 tablespoon capers
- •Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
- •2 pounds baby new potatoes, steamed
Instructions
- 1
Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Remove from pan and set aside.
- 2
Cook the tuna: Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Sear in the same skillet for 3–4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preference.
- 3
Make the sauce: Return garlic and onion to the pan. Add chopped herbs, capers, lime zest, and juice. Cook for 2–3 minutes more, stirring gently.
- 4
Serve: Plate tuna steaks with steamed baby potatoes and spoon the herb-lime sauce over the top.
Yield: Serves 4