Seared Ahi Tuna Glazed With Wasabi Butter |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 8 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I've always loved wasabi with tuna, but usually the wasabi overpowers such a delicate fish. When this recipe came to me through a friend, who doesn't recall its origins, I finally found the perfect marriage of flavors. I can't make this often enough! Ingredients:
24 ounces ahi tuna steaks, around 1-inch thick |
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil |
salt and pepper |
1/2 cup butter |
3 tablespoons soy sauce |
2 tablespoons wasabi paste (the tube kind) |
3 green onions, sliced |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
lemon slice (for garnish) |
Directions:
1. Drizzle sesame oil on both sides of each tuna steaks. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Combine remaining ingredients in a small sauce pan. Heat over low heat until butter is melted, stirring constantly to mix and prevent scorching.
3. While sauce is heating, heat a heavy frying pan on another burner with high heat. Place tuna in pan and sear until crispy and brown. Turn and sear on the other side.
4. Note: Tuna steak fans who like their tuna on the rare side (like me) will usually find 2 minutes searing time is ample. Folks who like their tuna steaks more well-done (like my DH) may want to sear their tuna for 4-5 minutes per side.
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