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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
Seared Tuna Steaks with Creamy Garlic-Herb Sauce
  1. 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. 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. 3

    Split the spinach between two plates; place the tuna steaks on top. Spoon the reserved sauce over the tuna steaks.