Description
Indulge in a delicious and nutritious dinner with these succulent Tuna Steaks served with a creamy garlic sauce and a fresh salad. This recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Tuna Steaks:
- 2 tuna steaks (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens
- ½ cucumber (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Tuna Steaks: Season tuna steaks with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Make Creamy Garlic Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, sauté garlic, then add cream, lemon juice, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Prepare Salad: Toss mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Drizzle sauce over tuna steaks and serve with salad.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream and skip Parmesan.
- Tuna can be grilled for a smokier taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plated meal
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
