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Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic Sauce and Salad made easy!

A delicious and easy recipe for tuna steaks served with a creamy garlic sauce and a fresh salad.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh tuna steaks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens such as spinach, arugula, and romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cucumber sliced
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette

Method
 

  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Grill the tuna steaks for about 2-3 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
  5. Slice the grilled tuna steaks and serve over the salad. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the creamy garlic sauce.
  • Substitute the tuna steaks with salmon or swordfish for a different flavor profile.

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