Seared Tuna with Green Onion Wasabi Sauce

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Elevate your seafood game with this show-stopping recipe for Seared Tuna with Green Onion Wasabi Sauce, a dish that’s as elegant as it is simple to prepare. Perfectly seasoned tuna steaks are quickly seared to lock in their fresh, delicate flavor, leaving the center tender and rare. The real highlight is the bold green onion wasabi sauce, a vibrant mix of soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and aromatic ginger and garlic, all tied together with a fiery kick of wasabi. This flavorful sauce perfectly complements the rich, meaty tuna, creating a harmonious balance of freshness and heat. Ready in just 15 minutes, this restaurant-quality dish is ideal for a quick upscale dinner or as a stunning appetizer. For a finishing touch, garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately to impress your guests or enjoy a gourmet solo meal.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 2 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) Tuna steaks
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 4 stalks Green onions (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Wasabi paste
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Season the tuna steaks on both sides with salt and black pepper.

2. Heat the sesame oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Sear the tuna steaks for about 1-2 minutes per side, ensuring the outside is browned while the center remains rare. Transfer the tuna to a plate and let it rest.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the chopped green onions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, wasabi paste, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined. This will be the green onion wasabi sauce.

5. Slice the seared tuna into thin strips and arrange them on a serving plate.

6. Drizzle the green onion wasabi sauce over the tuna slices or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.

7. Garnish with additional chopped green onions if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (238.7g)

Calories		333
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		9.3 g	12%
	Saturated Fat	1.7 g	8%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	3.1 g
Cholesterol		85 mg	28%
Sodium		1332 mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate		9.5 g	3%
	Dietary Fiber	1.4 g	5%
	Total Sugars	4.8 g
Protein		51.5 g	103%
Vitamin D		8.5 mcg	43%
Calcium		46 mg	4%
Iron		3.1 mg	17%
Potassium		873 mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 168 cal (25.6%%)

Protein: 412 cal (62.8%%)

Carbs: 76 cal (11.6%%)