Pan-Seared Tuna Steak with Pineapple Soy Glaze

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A vibrant seafood dish featuring seared tuna steaks glazed with a sweet and tangy pineapple soy sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs fresh tuna steaks, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 6 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 fresh tuna steaks (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh pineapple juice, 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger until combined.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add the seasoned tuna steaks to the skillet and sear for 2 minutes on the first side without moving, until the edges are golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Flip the tuna steaks and immediately pour the pineapple soy glaze mixture over them. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the steaks as it thickens and coats the fish.
  6. Step 6: Remove the tuna from the skillet and transfer to plates. Spoon any remaining glaze from the pan over the steaks.
  7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped green onions and sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.

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