Tilapia with Scallion Sriracha Pesto

Melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small pot over mediumhigh heat. Add 1 TBSP minced ginger (2 TBSP for 4). Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4) and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then stir in rice. Cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine scallions, sesame oil, half the sesame seeds, 1 TBSP olive oil, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp sugar, juice from lime half, and sriracha to taste. (For 4 servings, use all the sesame seeds, 2 TBSP olive oil, 2 tsp ginger and sugar, and juice from 1 lime.) Season with salt and pepper; add more ginger or lime to taste.

Pat tilapia dry with paper towels; season generously all over with salt and pepper. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add tilapia and cook until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side.

Pierce green bean bag with a fork; place bag on a plate. Microwave until tender, 1-2 minutes. (TIP: No microwave? No problem! Steam beans in a small pot with a splash of water until just tender, 5-7 minutes.) Transfer to a second medium bowl, then add 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.