Sesame Tuna with Orange Sauce Recipe

Name: Sesame Tuna with Orange Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons sesame oil; 1/2 cup couscous; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon broth (chicken or vegetable) or water; Two 4-ounce tuna steaks; Zest and juice of 1/2 orange, or 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 teaspoons honey; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 4 to 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets (about 2 cups); 1 small yellow squash, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 cup couscous
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon broth (chicken or vegetable) or water
Two 4-ounce tuna steaks
Zest and juice of 1/2 orange, or 1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 to 6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets (about 2 cups)
1 small yellow squash, thinly sliced

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Coat the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with 2 teaspoons of the sesame oil.
3
Pour the couscous and liquid into the pot and stir to make a smooth layer.
4
Add the tuna steaks in a single layer (it is okay if they are partially or completely submerged) and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil.
5
In a small bowl, whisk the orange zest, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, remaining sesame oil, garlic, sesame seeds, and ginger until thoroughly combined.
6
Pour half the mixture over the tuna.
7
Add the broccoli and squash and pour the rest of the mixture over all.
8
Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
9
Serve immediately.
10
Calories: 475
11
Protein: 38g
12
Carbohydrates: 51g
13
Fat: 14g
14
Cholesterol: 43mg
15
Sodium: 1286mg
16
Fiber: 7g

287

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons sesame oil, 1/2 cup couscous, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon broth (chicken or vegetable) or water, Two 4-ounce tuna steaks, and more.

Yes, Sesame Tuna with Orange Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sesame Tuna with Orange Sauce

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