Description
Indulge in a luxurious yet simple meal with these Tuna Steaks topped with a creamy Garlic Sauce, served alongside a refreshing Salad. This dish is perfect for a special dinner or a weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Tuna Steaks:
- 2 fresh tuna steaks (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salad:
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cucumber (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for salad)
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Tuna Steaks: Pat dry tuna steaks, rub with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet until cooked.
- Creamy Garlic Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream, lemon juice, Parmesan, and mustard. Simmer until thickened.
- Salad: Toss salad greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic, salt, and pepper.
- Serve tuna steaks with garlic sauce over the top, alongside the fresh salad.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the tuna in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- The creamy garlic sauce pairs well with grilled chicken or shrimp too.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak with salad
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
