Seared Ahi Tuna Glazed With Wasabi Butter

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 24 ounces ahi tuna steaks, around 1-inch thick
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons wasabi paste (the tube kind)
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• lemon slice (for garnish)

Recipe

• 1 drizzle sesame oil on both sides of each tuna steaks. season with salt and pepper.
• 2 combine remaining ingredients in a small sauce pan. heat over low heat until butter is melted, stirring constantly to mix and prevent scorching.
• 3 while sauce is heating, heat a heavy frying pan on another burner with high heat. place tuna in pan and sear until crispy and brown. turn and sear on the other side.
• 4 note: tuna steak fans who like their tuna on the rare side (like me) will usually find 2 minutes searing time is ample. folks who like their tuna steaks more well-done (like my dh) may want to sear their tuna for 4-5 minutes per side.