Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce

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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.

Submitted by DARLA
Updated on October 4, 2022
close up view of Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce and rice on a white plate
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

  • 10 fluid ounces white wine

  • ¼ cup minced shallots

  • 1 tablespoon wasabi paste, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed

  • salt and black pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

  • 1 cup chopped cilantro leaves

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

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 (per serving)

533 Calories
35g Fat
5g Carbs
41g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 533
% 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 81%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
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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