Tuna Steaks With Creamy Shrimp Sauce Recipe

Name: Tuna Steaks With Creamy Shrimp Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Italian salad dressing; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon tarragon leaf; 2 lbs tuna steaks (1 inch thick); 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped green onion; 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper; 1 cup cream cheese; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1 cup chopped cooked shrimp; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 cup Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 teaspoon tarragon leaf
2 lbs tuna steaks (1 inch thick)
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 cup cream cheese
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup chopped cooked shrimp
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1
Combine salad dressing, lemon juice, garlic powder, red pepper, and tarragon leaves in a 2-quart mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly. Add tuna steaks to the blended marinade sauce, coating each steak thoroughly with the sauce. Cover tuna steaks and refrigerate at least 2 hours or preferably overnight. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Remove tuna steaks from marinade sauce and place in 2-quart casserole dish. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, turning steaks once.
3
In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions, green onions, and bell pepper. Saute until onions are clear. Add cream cheese and half & half. Stir over low heat until cream cheese melts and sauce thickens. Add chopped shrimp and parsley to sauce.
4
Blend thoroughly and cook sauce over low heat until tuna steaks are removed from oven. Remove steaks from oven. Drain liquids from casserole. Pour shrimp sauce over tuna steaks. Place steaks in oven and bake an additional 10 minutes.

1238

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Italian salad dressing, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, and more.

Yes, Tuna Steaks With Creamy Shrimp Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Tuna Steaks With Creamy Shrimp Sauce

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