Seared Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic-Herb Sauce
Seared tuna gets a rich, velvety lift from a creamy garlic-herb sauce that balances briny depth with bright lemon. Served over tender wilted spinach, Seared Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic-Herb Sauce feels elegant yet weeknight-friendly, perfect for a cozy dinner for two when you want bold flavor without fuss.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Seared Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic-Herb Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let it melt. Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper; place them in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Move them to a serving plate and keep warm.
- 2
Pour the half-and-half and cheese into the skillet; stir until combined. Stir in the lemon juice. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the sauce and set aside. Add the spinach to the skillet; cook and toss with the sauce until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 3
Split the spinach between two plates; place the tuna steaks on top. Spoon the reserved sauce over the tuna steaks.
- Calories 352.17 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 14.32 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 20.21 g 7%
- Total Fat 22.01 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 13.77 g High 69%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 78.99 mg High 26%
- Sodium 662.95 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 5.54 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 12.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 295.7 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 4.77 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 907.3 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 1115.77 mcg Good Source 124%
- Vitamin C 29.69 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.48 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Seared Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce is made with 7 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Half & Half, Herb Cheese Spread, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 352.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Seared Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic-Herb Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Half & Half, Herb Cheese Spread, Lemon Juice, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Seared Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic-Herb Sauce?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 352.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Seared Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic-Herb Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Seared Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic-Herb Sauce healthy?
- Seared Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic-Herb Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 352.17 calories and 14.32 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 662.95 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.77 g (69% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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