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Grilled Tuna with Lemon Anchovy Butter

Serves 4

* 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
* 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
* 1 teaspoon lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
* Salt
* Fresh-ground black pepper
* 4 tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds in all)
* 1 tablespoon cooking oil


Directions:
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.

Recipe courtesy of Food and Wine

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