Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic Sauce & Salad

Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic Sauce & Salad is a simple, light and healthy meal choice. This meal combination is great for lunch or light dinner and is a great way to start your new year off right!

Ingredients:

For the Tuna Steaks:

• 2 tuna steaks about 1 1/2 inches thick
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Salad:

• Mixed greens
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/4 cup cucumber diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tuna: Season the tuna steaks with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Make the Salad: In a bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Toss with olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
5. Assemble: Divide the salad among plates. Top with sliced tuna steaks and drizzle generously with the creamy garlic sauce.

Tips:

• 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.

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Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic Sauce & Salad

Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic Sauce & Salad is a simple, light and healthy meal choice. This meal combination is great for lunch or light dinner and is a great way to start your new year off right!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 2 Servings

Equipment

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing Bowls w/lids
• Whisk
• Herb Scissors/Chopper
• Large Cast Iron Grill Pan

Ingredients

  

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For the Tuna Steaks:

• 2 tuna steaks about 1 1/2 inches thick
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Salad:

• Mixed greens
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/4 cup cucumber diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

 

• 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.

Tips:

• 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.

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