Oregano Pesto Tuna Steaks

Arugula Salad with Chickpeas and Roasted Peppers
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Ingredients

  • 3 (6-oz) tuna steaks
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2½ Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, mashed to a paste
  • ½ (1-oz) pkg fresh oregano, stemmed
  • 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1½ Tbsp sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1½ Tbsp capers
  • ½ lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Cook fish in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes per side or to desired doneness. Remove from skillet.
  2. Add 1½ Tbsp oil and garlic to skillet; cook 1 minute or until fragrant. Process garlic oil, oregano, cheese, and nuts in a food processor until smooth.
  3. Spoon oregano pesto over fish; sprinkle with capers. Serve with lemon wedges.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ½ (5-oz) pkg baby arugula
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced roasted red bell peppers
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinaigrette

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toss together all ingredients in a bowl.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
323
83
406
Fat (g) 15 2 17
Sat. Fat (g) 2 0 2
Protein (g) 43 3 46
Carb (g) 3 12 15
Fiber (g) 1 3 4
Sodium (mg) 626 273 899

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