Tuna Steaks with Garlic Lovers Fresh Tomato Sauce
Elevate your seafood dinner game with these succulent Tuna Steaks with Garlic Lovers Fresh Tomato Sauce! Perfectly seared tuna steaks take center stage, delivering a tender, flaky texture in every bite. The real star, however, is the vibrant, homemade tomato sauce—a medley of sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and fresh basil with a hint of citrusy zing from lemon juice and a kick of heat from red chili flakes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a feast for garlic enthusiasts and seafood lovers alike, offering a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed meal. Serve it as-is or pair it with a crisp salad, crusty bread, or a side of roasted vegetables for a wholesome, restaurant-quality dish that’s easy to make at home. Keywords: tuna steak recipe, garlic tomato sauce, seared tuna, quick seafood dinner, healthy recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6-8 oz each) Tuna steaks
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 6 large (minced) Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup (chopped, plus extra for garnish) Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
Instructions
Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, sear the tuna steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer if you prefer your tuna more cooked. Remove the steaks from the pan and set aside to rest.
In the same pan, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and red chili flakes to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
Stir in the chopped fresh basil and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 1 minute to combine the flavors, then remove the sauce from heat.
Plate the tuna steaks and spoon the fresh tomato sauce over each steak. Garnish with additional chopped basil if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.0 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 309 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 2644 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 211.7 g | 423% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.8 mcg | 129% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 4023 mg | 86% | |
*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.
