Seared Wasabi Tuna
Elevate your seafood experience with this Seared Wasabi Tuna recipe, a gourmet dish that's both quick and easy to prepare. Featuring tender Ahi tuna steaks encrusted with nutty sesame seeds and perfectly seared for a crispy golden crust, this recipe delivers a striking balance of textures and flavors. The bold, tangy dipping sauce combines soy sauce, fiery wasabi paste, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey for sweetness, adding a layer of dynamic flavor to every bite. Perfect for a light dinner or special occasion, this dish is ready in just 20 minutes and pairs beautifully with steamed jasmine rice or a crisp green salad. Garnished with vibrant green onions, Seared Wasabi Tuna is the ultimate fusion cuisine for seafood lovers seeking an elegant and flavorful meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6-8 oz each) Ahi tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Wasabi paste
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 3 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, wasabi paste, rice vinegar, and honey until well combined. Set aside as the dipping sauce.
Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Spread the sesame seeds evenly on a plate. Press each tuna steak into the sesame seeds on both sides to create a crust.
Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat until shimmering.
Carefully place the tuna steaks into the hot pan. Sear for 1-2 minutes on each side for rare to medium-rare doneness. Adjust the cooking time if you prefer a more well-done interior.
Remove the tuna steaks from the pan and allow them to rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
Serve the seared tuna with the prepared wasabi dipping sauce on the side. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
914 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.0 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 2885 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 107.1 g | 214% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1957 mg | 42% | |
*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.
