Fennel Crusted Tuna with Orange Ginger Vinaigrette

Elevate your dinner table with this Fennel Crusted Tuna with Orange Ginger Vinaigrette—a gourmet dish combining bold flavors and vibrant colors. This quick and easy recipe features tender tuna steaks encrusted with fragrant fennel seeds, creating a beautifully seared crust that’s packed with earthy spice. The star of the dish is the zesty orange ginger vinaigrette, a tangy blend of fresh orange juice, grated ginger, honey, and soy sauce that perfectly complements the tuna’s richness. Served over a bed of crisp baby greens or peppery arugula with juicy orange segments, this meal is as refreshing as it is elegant. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and flavorful dish is perfect for a light weeknight dinner or an impressive date-night entrée. Keywords: fennel crusted tuna, orange ginger vinaigrette, seared tuna recipe, healthy dinner ideas, quick seafood recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Fresh tuna steaks
• 2 tablespoons Fennel seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 2 cups Baby greens or arugula
• 0.5 cup Orange segments

Directions

Step 1

Place the fennel seeds into a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, and grind until coarsely crushed.

Step 2

Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Rub each tuna steak with the crushed fennel seeds, pressing gently to adhere a crust on both sides.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, carefully place the tuna steaks in the pan.

Step 5

Sear the tuna for 1-2 minutes on each side for rare to medium-rare doneness or longer if you prefer it more cooked. Remove and set aside to rest.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, grated ginger, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to make the vinaigrette.

Step 7

To serve, arrange the baby greens or arugula on a serving plate. Top with orange segments.

Step 8

Slice the seared tuna steaks and place them on top of the greens. Drizzle with the orange ginger vinaigrette.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful fennel-crusted tuna with the bright citrus dressing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(671.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1190.9

Total Fat 49.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 152mg	0%
Sodium 1632.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 46.3g
Protein 97.6g	0%

Vitamin D 908IU	0%
Calcium 289.3mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 2620.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.4%

Protein: 33.4%

Carbs: 28.1%