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Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic Sauce & Salad

Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic Sauce & Salad for Fresh Flavor

This Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic Sauce & Salad is light yet satisfying, perfectly balancing flavor and health.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 steaks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Steaks
  • 2 steaks Tuna Steaks Fresh, 1.5 inches thick
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Essential for grilling
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can substitute for fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Optional seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced fresh
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can use half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley Can substitute with basil or chives
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Can use Italian seasoning
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens Arugula or spinach recommended
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber Sliced; zucchini can be a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • Grill
  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season tuna steaks with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C). Brush tuna with olive oil and grill 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer until creamy.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, then toss gently.
  5. Serve by laying salad on plates, placing sliced tuna on top, and drizzling with creamy garlic sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steakCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a thicker sauce, simmer longer; for a thinner sauce, add broth. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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