Description
Tuna steaks seared to perfection, drizzled with a creamy garlic sauce, and served alongside a fresh mixed greens salad make for an unforgettable dining experience. This dish is not only visually stunning but also easy to prepare, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With tender tuna that melts in your mouth and a rich, flavorful sauce, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh tuna steaks (6 oz each)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing the garlic and setting aside some salad greens.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper.
- Sear tuna steaks for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown on the outside and pink in the center.
- In a separate saucepan over low heat, sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Mix in lemon juice and let simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss mixed greens with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Serve tuna steaks topped with creamy garlic sauce alongside the salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak with sauce and salad (approx. 320g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 130mg