Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic Sauce & Salad
Delicious Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic Sauce & Salad, perfect for a healthy meal.
Equipment
- grill
- small saucepan
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Tuna Steaks
- 2 steaks tuna about 1 ½ inches thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Salad
- 1 package mixed greens
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup cucumber diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
Preparing the Dish
- Prepare the Tuna: Season the tuna steaks with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the Tuna: Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the tuna steaks for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Make the Salad: In a bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Toss with olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Divide the salad among plates. Top with sliced tuna steaks and drizzle generously with the creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
You can use any type of tuna steak you like for this recipe. For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Serve the tuna steaks with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1steakCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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