Sheet Pan Sesame Crusted Tuna with Bok Choy
Delight in the vibrant flavors of Sheet Pan Sesame Crusted Tuna with Bok Choy, an impressive yet easy-to-make dish that combines tender tuna steaks coated in crunchy sesame seeds with sautéed bok choy. This meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, providing a nutritious and visually stunning dining experience that will leave your guests craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 fresh sushi-grade tuna steaks (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup black and white sesame seeds
- 2 baby bok choy (halved)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and olive oil for the marinade.
- Coat tuna steaks in half of the marinade for 15 minutes. Place sesame seeds on a plate.
- Press marinated tuna into sesame seeds until well-coated.
- Toss bok choy in remaining marinade and arrange on the baking sheet with the tuna.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until tuna reaches desired doneness. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the marinade. - Substitute bok choy with asparagus or bell peppers for variety. - Drizzle extra sesame oil before serving for added flavor.