Tuna with Wasabi Lime Butter Sauce
Elevate your seafood game with this bold and flavorful Tuna with Wasabi Lime Butter Sauce. Perfectly seared tuna steaks take center stage in this quick and elegant dish, enhanced by a velvety sauce that's equal parts tangy, spicy, and savory. The rich combination of wasabi paste, fresh lime juice, and soy sauce melds beautifully with melted butter and a hint of garlic for an irresistible glaze. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a sophisticated weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Top it off with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges for a modern, Asian-inspired twist that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a tuna lover or exploring new seafood recipes, this dish is a must-try for its bold flavors and captivating presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Tuna steaks
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Season the tuna steaks with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, sear the tuna steaks for 2-3 minutes per side, depending on your preferred level of doneness (2 minutes for rare, 3 minutes for medium). Remove the tuna from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt completely.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the wasabi paste, fresh lime juice, and soy sauce to the skillet. Stir well to combine, ensuring the wasabi paste dissolves into the sauce.
Simmer the sauce for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Return the seared tuna steaks to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Let the tuna warm in the sauce for 1 minute before removing from the heat.
Serve the tuna steaks immediately, drizzled with the wasabi lime butter sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1578 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 81.1 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.8 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 389 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 2776 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 179.0 g | 358% | |
| Vitamin D | 22.1 mcg | 110% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2964 mg | 63% | |
*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.
