Wasabi Sesame Tuna

Submitted by donniestaggs

"If you like the flavor of wasabi you will like this recipe. These do not come out of the pan fiery hot, but with wasabi flavor. You can always add more heat if you wish."

 

• Ready In: 26mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 3 teaspoons wasabi paste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 12 ounces ahi tuna steaks, 3/4 to 1-inch thick (2 steaks)
• 1⁄4 cup sesame seeds

directions

1. In a shallow dish, combine the soy sauce, wasabi paste and cracked black pepper; mix well.
2. Add the tuna and turn until thoroughly coated on both sides.
3. Let sit for 10 minutes or plan ahead and let marinate overnight in a zipper bag or foodsaver bag.
4. Coat a pan with nonstick cooking spray and preheat over high heat.
5. Place the sesame seeds in another shallow dish, add the tuna and turn to coat completely.
6. Grill the tuna for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until browned or cooked to desired doneness. Slice thinly and serve with rice or stir fry.
7. Remember fish cooks fast and will be dry and chewy if overcooked.

Reviews

[rollersgirl]

I didn't taste any wasabi, but it was otherwise ok.

 

[Zazen Warrior]

Takes more advance planing if you want to marinade over night, but worth it, a mild wasabe flavour develops; I added a little more wasabe on the side and also the ginger recommended below Not something I will make too often but still a keeper.

 

[cylee]

FANTASTIC!! Had no wasabi paste, used powder and a bit of rice vinegar as substitute. Also made a plate sauce by mixing 2T wasabi powder, 1t rice vinegar and ( for heat's sake...) 1 t fresh horseradish.HINT: The Cracked pepper is KEY to success of this recipe!! This was made as "trial" recipe for family coming in town next week...is DEFINITELY a WINNER and WILL be served! Thanks, DandyDon!

 

[mandabears]

this is the best, i love this Mr. Food recipe too. this is the only tuna recipe i will use. the fish turns out moist and the sesame crust is delicious and the wasabi does not burn, just adds wonderful flavor. this recipe is superb. thank you for posting it.

 

[Allisonsdinner]

This came out fabulously! I live in a tiny NYC apartment, so no grilling for me, but I fried my tuna in dark sesame oil, which turned out just great. I served it with extra wasabi on the side and pickled ginger.