Seared Ahi Tuna Glazed With Wasabi Butter

VenomousKate's Note:

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!

• Total Time: 13 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 24 ounces ahi tuna steaks , around 1-inch thick
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• salt and pepper
• ½ 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.

Reviews

[dtkleine]

SO Good! I added 2 T. of brown sugar to the sauce and everyone raved. Loved it!

[Melanie D]

This is excellent! It's really bad for you (HIGH fat), but it's delicious!!