This recipe will guide you to prepare a delectable dish of seared tuna with a fiery wasabi butter sauce. The dish is made by searing fresh tuna steaks and serving them with a zesty sauce made with creamy butter and spicy wasabi. The combination of the tender, juicy tuna with the kick of wasabi creates a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. The recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Try this recipe for a taste of Japanese-inspired cuisine.
Ingredients
- 4 tuna steaks (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon wasabi paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Directions
- In a shallow dish, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Place the tuna steaks in the marinade, turning them to coat evenly. Let them marinate for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, wasabi paste, and lime juice until well combined.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade and sear them for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked to your desired doneness.
- Remove the tuna steaks from the pan and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the seared tuna steaks with a dollop of the wasabi butter sauce on top. Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Enjoy your delicious seared tuna with wasabi butter sauce!
