Pan-Seared Tuna with Ginger and Sesame
Crispy seared tuna steaks with a fragrant ginger-sesame glaze, served with a fresh side of steamed vegetables. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs tuna steaks, fresh ginger, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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
- 12 oz tuna steaks
- 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 12 oz tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Add the tuna steaks and sear for 1 minute per side for medium-rare, then remove and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 5: Add 1 tsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp coconut aminos, stirring to combine.
- Step 6: Return the tuna to the skillet, coating each side with the glaze, and cook for 1 minute more.
- Step 7: Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp sesame seeds and serve immediately.
