Seared Tuna Steak with Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes

Ingredients:

Makes 4 servings

•     1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
•     2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
•     4 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
•     1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
•     1 garlic clove, minced
•     1 green onion thinly sliced, divided
•     2 – 8 ounce tuna steaks
•     ½ teaspoon ground pepper
•     1 tablespoon olive oil
•     1 pound asparagus
•     1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
•     ¼ teaspoon salt
•     ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

1.     In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon oil, ginger, garlic and onion whites. Pour the mixture into a large resealable plastic bag.
2.     Season the tuna steaks with pepper, Transfer to the bag and seal the bag. Marinate for at least 15 minutes but no longer than 1 hour.
3.     Meanwhile, drizzle olive oil over asparagus and tomatoes on a baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in 425°F preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.
4.     Heat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the remaining sesame oil. Sear the fish until the desired degree of doneness is reached, about 2minutes per side, or longer if less rare is desired. On a cutting board, slice steaks into¼-inch slices, divide on to 4 plates, with asparagus and tomatoes. Pour some of the marinade over the steaks and garnish with sliced onion greens..