Can the canned tuna and treat yourself to a piece of tuna steak lightly sautéed in garlic. This tuna recipe from Lose Weight the Smart Low-Carb Way is–yes, you guessed it–low-carb, but also high in lean protein, delivering 40 grams of protein in one serving! Tuna is also a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and is generally a lower-mercury fish. Tip: If you don’t finish your plate you can refrigerate leftover tuna and use it in a tuna salad.
Sauteed Tuna Steaks with Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each), each 1″ thick
- 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
Directions
In a large, heavy nonstick skillet, cook the garlic in 1 tablespoon of the oil over very low heat, until the garlic’s aroma is apparent, 30 to 60 seconds, stirring. Immediately add the vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon of the salt, and half of the pepper. Remove to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
Season the fish with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and the remaining pepper. Heat the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
Add the fish and cook until browned on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and cook until the fish is just opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes.
Serve topped with the garlic sauce and parsley or basil.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 6-ounce tuna steak
Per serving: Calories: 220; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 75mg; Sodium: 209mg; Total Carbohydrate: 1g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugars: 1g; Protein: 41g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 8mg; Vitamin A: 3%; Vitamin C: 1%; Calcium: 3%; Iron: 6%
This recipe is from Lose Weight the Smart Low-Carb Way, courtesy of Fitbie.com. Fitbie is a diet and fitness destination for eating tips and workout advice to inspire you to reach the next level on your fitness journey. For more, follow Fitbie on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest.
6 Responses
This looks delicious!!!!
says 40 grams of protein in one serving in the description, but only 20 grams per serving in the actual recipe. So which is it? and why the bait-and-switch?
6 ounces of fresh tuna have a little over 40 grams of protein. I’m not sure where you are seeing the 20 grams.
That’s because the recipe was edited to say “41g” instead of the original “20g” 😉
Tuna is not necessarily low mercury – especially albacore. Not recommended for pregnant women.