Tuna Steaks with Lemon Pepper Butter

1. 1

   Prepare the lemon pepper butter: In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper, and garlic powder, stirring until smooth. Cover and chill.

2. 2

   Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 350°F. Spray the grill rack with nonstick, nonflammable cooking spray.

3. 3

   Brush the bread slices evenly with 2 Tbsp olive oil. Grill the bread until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and set aside.

4. 4

   Brush the tuna evenly with the remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle each steak evenly with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Grill the tuna for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until desired degree of doneness.

6. 6

   Place each tuna steak over 1 slice grilled bread. Top each tuna steak with desired amount of lemon pepper butter.

7. 7

   Garnish with caramelized lemon slices, if desired. Serve immediately.

For the Caramelized Lemons

1. 1

   Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Slice the lemons and dip the cut side down into a bowl of sugar.

3. 3

   Place on the grill, cut-side down, and grill until caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes.