Tuna Steaks with Garlic-Herb Cream Sauce

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Tuna steaks are dressed up with a dreamy garlic-herb cream sauce. I served mine on top of wilted spinach.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 2 (5 ounce) tuna steaks

  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • cup fat-free half-and-half

  • ¼ cup garlic and herb spreadable cheese (such as Alouette)

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Directions

  1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add butter; melt. Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper; place in the skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving plate; keep warm.

  2. Add half-and-half and cheese to the skillet; stir until incorporated. Stir in lemon juice. Reserve 2 tablespoons sauce; set aside. Add spinach to the skillet; cook and toss with sauce until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.

  3. Divide spinach between two plates; top with tuna steaks. Serve reserved sauce over tuna steaks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

304 Calories
13g Fat
7g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 304
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 399mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 39g 77%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 117mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 942mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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