Gluten-Free Tuna and Peanut Butter Skillet Delight
What Started it all:
Tuna, Garlic, peanut butter, skillet
This delightful, gluten-free recipe combines the rich flavors of tuna and peanut butter with the aromatic essence of garlic. Perfect for a healthy family meal, it's quick, nutritious, and sure to please everyone at the table. Let's get cooking!
Ingredients
- 4 tuna steaks (about 6 oz each)
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth or chunky, your preference)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Set aside while you prepare the garlic and peanut butter sauce.
- In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic with the peanut butter until well combined.
- Add a pinch of salt and a splash of water to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the tuna steaks to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they reach your preferred level of doneness.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet and place it on a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the peanut butter and garlic sauce to the same skillet.
- Stir continuously until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Return the tuna steaks to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top to coat them evenly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.
Serve this delicious tuna and peanut butter skillet with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete, balanced meal. Enjoy the harmony of flavors and the satisfaction of a home-cooked, gluten-free dish that brings everyone together around the table. Happy cooking!