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Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic Sauce and Salad

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Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic Sauce & Salad is a quick, protein-rich meal featuring seared tuna topped with a velvety garlic cream sauce and served with a crisp side salad. Elegant yet easy, it’s ideal for a weeknight dinner or a light, healthy lunch.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Tuna Steaks:

2 tuna steaks (about 1½ inches thick)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Creamy Garlic Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

¼ cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

Salad:

Mixed greens

¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

¼ cup cucumber, diced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat tuna steaks dry and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle with olive oil. Grill tuna for 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in cream, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. In a bowl, toss greens, tomatoes, and cucumber with olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  5. Slice the tuna and serve over the salad. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add chili flakes to the sauce for heat.
  • Swap tuna for salmon or swordfish.
  • Use Greek yogurt instead of cream for a lighter sauce.
  • Serve with rice, quinoa, or roasted potatoes.
  • Add avocado or olives to the salad.
  • Use lemon juice instead of vinegar for dressing.
  • Make it dairy-free using coconut milk and olive oil.
  • Turn salad into a grain bowl with couscous or farro.
  • Use baby spinach or arugula as the base greens.
  • Grill veggies with the tuna for smoky flavor.

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