Walnut Free Sheet Pan Tuna Steaks with Tomatoes & Green Beans
This sheet pan dinner is the kind of weeknight meal that looks like you tried way harder than you actually did. Thick, meaty tuna steaks get rubbed in a warm spice blend of cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric, then roasted alongside blistered cherry tomatoes and charred green beans until everything is perfectly caramelized and fragrant. A bright cilantro-lime dressing — just lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and fresh cilantro — gets spooned over the top right before serving, cutting through the richness of the fish in the best possible way. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. The whole thing comes together on a single pan, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor payoff. Squeeze a little extra lime over your plate and you've got a restaurant-worthy dinner that's as clean and simple as cooking gets.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, divided
- ½ tsp black pepper, divided
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 4 tuna steaks (6 oz each, about 1 inch thick)
For the cilantro-lime dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line an 18×13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
- 2
Spread the green beans and cherry tomatoes on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle with 2 tbsp of the olive oil, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of the salt and 1/4 tsp of the pepper, and toss to coat. Spread into an even layer, leaving a clear space in the center for the tuna.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!