Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado and Lime
Perfectly seared tuna steak topped with fresh avocado and zesty lime, paired with steamed green beans. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs tuna steaks, avocado oil, lime for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil 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
- 2 (6 oz each) tuna steaks
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2, zested and juiced lime
- 1/2, sliced avocado
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup, trimmed green beans
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- Step 2: Place tuna steaks in the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown on the outside and medium-rare inside.
- Step 3: Transfer to a plate, top with 1/2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp lime zest, and 1/2 sliced avocado. Serve immediately with 1 cup steamed green beans.
