Pan Seared Tuna with Smokey Lobster Butter Sauce

Elevate your seafood dinner with this Pan Seared Tuna with Smokey Lobster Butter Sauce, a dish that blends restaurant-quality flavors with simple preparation. Perfectly pan-seared tuna steaks, seasoned with paprika and black pepper, boast a tender, medium-rare center. The star of the dish, however, is the luxurious lobster butter sauce, made with rich unsalted butter, cream, smoked paprika, and succulent chunks of lobster tail. The silky, smokey sauce pairs flawlessly with the tuna, while a dash of lemon juice adds a hint of brightness. Garnished with fresh chives, this recipe is ideal for date nights or upscale entertaining. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's seafood sophistication at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) tuna steak
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 pieces lobster tails (cooked, shells removed)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chives (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Rub each steak with olive oil, then season generously with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Set aside.

Step 2

Roughly chop the cooked lobster tails into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the chopped lobster, heavy cream, smoked paprika, and lemon juice. Let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes. Blend the sauce with an immersion blender or in a countertop blender until smooth. Return the sauce to the skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and stir until the butter is fully incorporated. Keep warm on low heat.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, sear the tuna steaks for 1-2 minutes per side for a medium-rare finish. Cook longer if you prefer your tuna more done.

Step 6

Plate each tuna steak and spoon the smokey lobster butter sauce generously over the top. Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1178.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2141.0

Total Fat 128.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 836.2mg	0%
Sodium 4028.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 6.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	0%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 230.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 237.1mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 3091.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.0%

Protein: 43.8%

Carbs: 1.2%