Miso-Glazed Tuna Steaks with Sesame
Crispy-seared tuna steaks with a savory-sweet miso glaze and toasted sesame seeds, ideal for a light yet satisfying meal. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe (gluten-free, high-protein), ready in about 14 minutes, pairs tuna steaks, white miso paste, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz, 1-inch thick tuna steaks
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
The cast-iron skillet we’d sear this in → Best Cast Iron Skillets for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk 1 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 1 tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth. Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Pat 8 oz tuna steaks dry with paper towels, then brush both sides generously with the miso glaze mixture.
- Step 3: Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat until shimmering. Sear tuna for 1 minute per side until a golden crust forms and edges are slightly charred, then sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds.
