Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Soy-Ginger Glaze

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Tender tuna steaks coated with toasted sesame seeds, seared to rare perfection, and drizzled with a tangy soy-ginger glaze for an elegant, flavorful dish. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs tuna steaks, black and white sesame seeds, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp fresh lime juice. Set aside for glaze.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 tuna steaks and press both sides evenly into 1/4 cup mixed black and white sesame seeds to coat thoroughly.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the tuna steaks and sear for 1.5 minutes per side for rare doneness, or longer for desired doneness, until the sesame crust is golden and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Remove tuna from skillet and let rest for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, pour the soy-ginger glaze into the skillet and simmer over medium heat for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Step 5: Slice tuna steaks against the grain into 1/2-inch slices, drizzle with the warm glaze, and garnish with thinly sliced 2 green onions. Serve immediately with steamed rice or greens.

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