Introduction
This recipe for seared ahi tuna with wasabi butter is an easy and delicious way to enjoy tuna. It is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special dinner party. The tuna is seared in a hot pan until just cooked through and then served with a simple wasabi butter sauce. This dish can be served with rice and vegetables or on its own as an appetizer.
Ingredients
-4 tuna steaks, about 6 ounces each
-Salt and pepper
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-4 tablespoons butter
-2 tablespoons wasabi paste
-1 tablespoon soy sauce
-1 tablespoon rice vinegar
-1 teaspoon honey
Method
1. Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat.
3. Add the tuna steaks and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until seared and just cooked through.
4. Remove the tuna from the pan and set aside on a plate.
5. In the same pan, add the butter, wasabi paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Cook for about 1 minute, or until the butter is melted and the sauce is bubbling.
6. Pour the sauce over the tuna steaks and serve immediately.
Potential Changes & Improvements
-If you prefer, you can substitute the tuna steaks for salmon, swordfish, or another type of fish.
-The wasabi paste can be replaced with horseradish or another type of mustard.
-The rice vinegar can be replaced with cider vinegar or another type of vinegar.
-The honey can be replaced with sugar or another type of sweetener.
-The tuna steaks can be cooked in a grill pan or on an outdoor grill.
What Other Food It Works Well With
-Serve the seared ahi tuna with rice and steamed vegetables.
-Pair it with a salad of greens and roasted vegetables.
-Serve it with roasted potatoes and a side of sautéed greens.
Common Mistakes
-Overcooking the tuna will result in a dry and tough piece of fish. Be sure to cook it just until it is seared on the outside and still pink in the center.
-Not seasoning the tuna before cooking will result in a bland dish. Be sure to season it generously with salt and pepper.
-Not letting the pan get hot enough before adding the tuna will result in the tuna sticking to the pan and not searing properly.
Nutritional Information
-Serving size: 1 tuna steak
-Calories: 250
-Fat: 16g
-Saturated fat: 5g
-Cholesterol: 55mg
-Sodium: 440mg
-Carbohydrates: 6g
-Fiber: 0g
-Sugar: 5g
-Protein: 20g
Allergens
-Tuna
-Butter
-Wasabi
-Soy sauce
-Rice vinegar