Description
Succulent tuna steaks drizzled with creamy garlic sauce bring Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. Quick and elegant, this dish delivers restaurant-quality taste that impresses with minimal effort, letting you savor a gourmet meal without complex preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tuna steaks (about 1.5 inches thick)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup cucumber (diced)
- Mixed greens
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for tuna)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for salad)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Infuse tuna steaks with a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for robust flavor enhancement.
- Preheat grill to 400°F, creating distinct grill marks by cooking tuna 2-3 minutes per side until desired doneness is achieved.
- Allow tuna to rest 5 minutes after grilling to seal in natural juices and ensure tender texture.
- Create creamy garlic sauce by melting butter over medium heat, sautéing minced garlic until aromatic and translucent.
- Whisk heavy cream into garlic butter, incorporating fresh parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper to develop a silky, luxurious sauce consistency.
- Prepare vibrant salad by combining crisp mixed greens with juicy cherry tomatoes and refreshing cucumber slices.
- Dress salad with a zesty vinaigrette using olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of seasoning for bright, balanced flavor.
- Plate salad as a bed, strategically arranging sliced tuna steaks on top for elegant presentation.
- Generously drizzle creamy garlic sauce over tuna, allowing it to cascade delicately across the dish.
- Optional: Enhance sauce with red pepper flakes for subtle heat and complexity.
- Complement meal with complementary sides like fluffy rice, nutty quinoa, or roasted seasonal vegetables.
Notes
- Opt for sushi-grade tuna to ensure the best flavor and safety when serving rare or medium-rare.
- Marinate the tuna for 15-30 minutes before grilling to enhance its tenderness and infuse additional flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness; thinner steaks cook faster and can become dry if overcooked.
- Substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for a lighter, dairy-free sauce option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 474 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg