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Grilled Ahi Tuna with Lemon-Thyme Sauce
This Mediterranean-inspired dish features grilled Ahi Tuna topped with a bright lemon-thyme sauce. A simple yet elegant meal that is packed with protein and healthy fats, perfect for a quick and nutritious dinner.
25 min2 servingsmediterraneanmain course
mediterranean
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories244
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g34%
Saturated Fat 10g49%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 556mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g1%
Calcium 1.3mg
Iron 0.13mg1%
Potassium 9.5mg
Vitamin C 0.06mg
Vitamin E 3.1mg21%
Vitamin K 3.9mcg3%
Magnesium 0.88mg
Zinc 0.04mg
Folate 0.03mcg
Approximate values — some ingredient data may be incomplete.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 2 steaks Ahi Tuna
- 2 tablespoons light olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
Instructions
- 1Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 2Pat the Ahi Tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of light olive oil and season with sea salt and white pepper.
- 3Grill the tuna steaks for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Tuna is best served medium-rare to medium.
- 4While the tuna is grilling, prepare the lemon-thyme sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 5Whisk in the low sodium chicken broth, lemon juice, and dried thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- 6Stir in dried rubbed sage and remove from heat.
- 7Serve the grilled Ahi Tuna steaks immediately, drizzled with the lemon-thyme sauce.
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