Grilled Tuna Steaks with Heart-Shaped Chilli and Lime Butter
By MorrisonsPut a twist on tuna steaks with this simple yet flavoursome chilli and lime butter.Time and servings
Ingredients
5 total- 50 g of unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 whole of red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 whole of lime, grated zest only
- 1 drizzle of olive oil
- 2 whole of tuna steaks, large
Method
9 stepsStep 1
To make the chilli and lime butter place the butter, 1/2 tsp salt, red chilli and lime zest into a bowl.
Step 2
Mash with a fork to combine the ingredients.
Step 3
Place the butter onto a sheet of parchment paper, fold the paper over, and press the butter into a disc approximately 1cm thick.
Step 4
Place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Step 5
To cook the tuna steaks, heat a griddle pan or frying pan over a high heat.
Step 6
Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper.
Step 7
Cook the tuna steaks in the pan. Cook for approximately 1-2 minutes on each side, or to suit your personal taste. Allow the tuna steaks to rest.
Step 8
Meanwhile, remove the butter from the freezer and using a heart-shaped cutter, cut 1 butter heart per steak. Alternatively, to encourage your kids to cook with you, use their favourite cookie cutter.
Step 9
Place the butter onto the warm steaks and allow to melt – serve straight away and enjoy.