Sizzling Seared Tuna with Irresistible Wasabi-But

I’ve had the seared tuna in nice restaurants, but this is better than all of them. One tablespoon of wasabi sounds like a lot of heat, but somehow this cooking method mellows it to almost nothing, just leaves the flavor. Really really great.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonswhite wine vinegar

  • 10fluid ounceswhite wine

  • ¼cupminced shallots

  • 1tablespoonwasabi paste, or to taste

  • 1tablespoonsoy sauce

  • 1cupunsalted butter, cubed

  • salt and black pepper to taste

  • 1tablespoonolive oil, or as needed

  • 1cupchopped cilantro leaves

  • 6(6 ounce)fresh tuna steaks, 1 inch thick

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine the white wine vinegar, white wine and shallots in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Strain out shallot and discard, return liquid to the pan.

  2. Stir the wasabi and soy sauce into the reduction in the pan. Over low heat, gradually whisk in butter one cube at a time allowing the mixture to emulsify. Be careful not to let the mixture boil. When all of the butter has been incorporated, stir in cilantro, and remove from heat. Pour into a small bowl, and set aside.

  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush tuna steaks with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place in the hot skillet, and sear for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Be careful not to overcook, this fish should be served still a little pink in the center. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories533
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
35g
44%
Saturated Fat
20g
101%
Cholesterol
158mg
53%
Sodium
278mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
41g
Vitamin C
4mg
22%
Calcium
49mg
4%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
871mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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