Tuna Steaks with Creamy Shrimp Sauce
Elevate your dinner game with these perfectly seared tuna steaks served with a luxurious creamy shrimp sauce. This restaurant-quality recipe combines tender, flaky tuna steaks with a rich and velvety sauce made from succulent shrimp, heavy cream, and a hint of garlic. A splash of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese add layers of brightness and depth, while the final garnish of fresh parsley brings everything together. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is ideal for special occasions or an indulgent weeknight treat. Serve alongside steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the luscious sauce. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tuna steaks
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Chicken or seafood stock
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each steak evenly with salt and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add two tuna steaks to the skillet and sear for 1-2 minutes per side for medium-rare, or cook to your desired level of doneness. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining tuna steaks, using the second tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside and keep warm.
Reduce the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and pour in the chicken or seafood stock. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, and whisk until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and let them heat through in the sauce for 1-2 minutes. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Arrange the tuna steaks on plates and spoon the creamy shrimp sauce over each one. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.9 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.9 g | 355% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1027 mg | 342% | |
| Sodium | 4010 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 226.2 g | 452% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.1 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3167 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
