Sesame Tuna

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 12 green onion tops, cut into 2-inch strips
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle salt evenly on fish. Sprinkle sesame seeds on both sides of fish, pressing seeds gently into fish.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish; cook 2 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove from pan, and keep warm.
  3. Add green onions and soy sauce to pan; saute 3 minutes. Spoon over fish.
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Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

409 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.5g 23% DV
Total Fat 37.8g 49% DV
Carbs 9.7g 4% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11463mg 100% DV
Potassium 344.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 9mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 4.7mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 276.3mg 21% DV
Iron 4.6mg 25% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly
Contains Soy Fish Sesame

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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