Pan-Seared Tuna with Ginger-Soy Glaze and Sesame Spinach

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A quick Asian-inspired dish featuring pan-seared tuna steaks glazed with ginger-soy sauce, served atop sautéed sesame spinach. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs tuna steaks, soy sauce, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 10 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp honey, and 2 tsp sesame oil to make the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 2 tuna steaks (6 oz each) and season lightly with 0.5 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tuna steaks and sear for 2.5 minutes on one side until golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip the tuna and brush 2 tbsp of the ginger-soy glaze over the cooked side. Cook an additional 2 minutes for medium-rare, brushing remaining glaze on the other side during the last minute.
  5. Step 5: Remove tuna from skillet and let rest.
  6. Step 6: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Step 7: Add 5 cups fresh spinach and a pinch of salt, tossing constantly for 2 minutes until wilted but still bright green.
  8. Step 8: Plate the spinach and top with the tuna steaks. Sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds over the spinach and serve immediately.

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