Grilled Tuna with Lemon Anchovy Butter Recipe

Grilled Tuna with Lemon Anchovy Butter Recipe

  • 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt
  • Fresh-ground black pepper
  • 4 (8 ounce) tuna steaks (1 inch thick)
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  1. Light the grill or heat the broiler. In a small bowl, combine the butter, anchovy paste, lemon juice, parsley, and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
  2. Coat the tuna with the oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook the tuna for 4 minutes. Turn and cook until done to your taste, 3 to 4 minutes longer for medium rare. Top the hot fish with the flavored butter.