Seared ahi tuna with wasabi butter glaze is a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its exquisite flavors. Ahi tuna, known for its firm texture and rich taste, is expertly seared to perfection, creating a beautiful crust while maintaining a tender and juicy interior. The wasabi butter glaze adds a touch of piquant heat and a creamy richness that complements the tuna wonderfully. This delightful dish is perfect for a special occasion or an intimate dinner party, and it is sure to impress your guests with its elegant presentation and unforgettable taste.
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SEARED TUNA WITH WASABI-BUTTER SAUCE
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.
Provided by DARLA
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 : Calories 533.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 158 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 277.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
SEARED AHI TUNA AND SALAD OF MIXED GREENS WITH WASABI VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 14m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Coat your steak with a combination of five-spice powder and grill seasoning or salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan or griddle over high heat. Spray grill surface or wipe with a thin layer of oil. Add tuna steak to the hot cooking surface and sear tuna 2 minutes on each side. Remove tuna from heat.
- Combine greens, radishes and cucumber in a bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk wasabi, vinegar and soy sauce. Whisk in oil to combine dressing. Drizzle dressing over your salad and toss to coat evenly. Slice tuna on an angle and arrange on the salad.
WASABI GLAZED SEARED AHI TUNA APPETIZER
The Wasabi Glazed Seared Ahi Appetizer recipe is as delicious as it is pretty.
Provided by Valentina K. Wein
Categories Appetizer
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add the wasabi and Tamari (or soy sauce) to a small sauté pan and use a small whisk to blend until it's smooth.
- Place the pan over low-medium heat and add the butter. Swirl the pan around until the butter has melted and is completely incorporated.
- Whisk in the honey and set aside to cool to room temperature.
- While the glaze is cooling, cut the Ahi into small cubes, about 1-inch -- and season them with salt and pepper. (It's very easy to cut into cubes if it's semi-frozen. Just be sure they're thawed by the time you sear them.)
- Coat the bottom of a medium-sized sauté pan with the oil and place it over high heat. Once the pan is very hot, add the Ahi and sear all but two opposing sides. (If you don't hear a sizzling sound when the tuna hits the pan, it's not hot enough -- wait for the sizzle!) Only cook it through a bit, less than ⅛-inch, probably no more than 10 seconds per side. You can use a fork to simply roll them to sear each side. You'll want to remove them from the pan the instant they're done, so doing this in small batches is a good idea. Place them directly on a plate or serving platter, raw side up. (You can also cut the tuna into strips, and slice them into cubes after searing them.)
- Drizzle the cooled wasabi glaze over them, add toothpicks and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
SEARED AHI TUNA GLAZED WITH WASABI BUTTER
I've always loved wasabi with tuna, but usually the wasabi overpowers such a delicate fish. When this recipe came to me through a friend, who doesn't recall its origins, I finally found the perfect marriage of flavors. I can't make this often enough!
Provided by VenomousKate
Categories Tuna
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drizzle sesame oil on both sides of each tuna steaks. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a small sauce pan. Heat over low heat until butter is melted, stirring constantly to mix and prevent scorching.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.7, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 125.6, Sodium 1024.9, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 41.5
TEDDY'S MOMMY'S PAN SEARED AHI TUNA WITH WASABI SAUCE
This is a combination of two recipes I found while looking around on the internet. One didn't have the sesame seeds and one had the sauce I wanted. So I mixed ideas. If your tuna isn't bright red and it flakes apart you won't want to use it for this dish. I am finding if it isn't the right color and isn't fresh it does not taste right. I have purchased steaks in individual plastic packs that have been pre-frozen from the fish counter with good results. In the picture you see it with a vegetable it is Recipe #91301.
Provided by Teddys Mommy
Categories Tuna
Time 30m
Yield 2 steaks, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Grate Daikon radish first, prep two plates with the radish laid out in a thin layer large enought to place a tuna steak on, leave out so it can get to room temperature (it isn't as good cold).
- Mix together all sauce ingredients and set them aside.
- Rinse tuna under cold water and pat dry.
- Place sesame seeds, coriander, salt, and pepper into a bowl large enough to dip the steaks into. Mix the ingredients well.
- Dip both sides of steaks into spice mix pressing down lightly to help the spices stick to the steaks.
- Warm sesame, and regular oil in deep 10" (I use a non-stick) frypan over medium high heat(gas 8) until they're shimmery.
- Carefully place both steaks into oil.
- Keep an eye on the side of the steaks, when they start to slightly brown turn them over and brown the other side.
- When done transfer steaks to cutting board and slice into 1/2" strips.
- Then place on beds of daikon radish and pour half of sauce over each steak.
- I usually serve this with a side of jasmine rice, or my recipe for wasabi mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.6, Fat 49, SaturatedFat 6.7, Sodium 3853.5, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 12.4
SEARED SESAME-CRUSTED AHI TUNA
I have tried several different recipes for making ahi tuna and was disappointed every time. So I have blended several things about other recipes to create this. I'm sure this isn't completely original, but it is original to me. This can be served as a main course with some rice and asparagus (or stir-fry vegetables) or as an appetizer. I like a little soy sauce for dipping, but there are many other spicier dipping sauces you could use.
Provided by donrule
Categories Main Dish Tuna
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse tuna and pat dry. Place in a prep dish and sprinkle both sides with blackened seasoning. Brush teriyaki sauce on all sides of the tuna to glaze it.
- Mix white and black sesame seeds together in a shallow dish. Dredge tuna in the sesame seeds until all sides are coated.
- Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Arrange tuna in the pan and cook for 30 to 45 seconds. Flip and cook for another 3o to 45 seconds; do not overcook!
- Quickly transfer tuna to a cutting board and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange tuna on individual plates, overlapping slices slightly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 76.6 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 586 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
Tips:
- For best results, use sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks that are about 1 inch thick and cut against the grain.
- To ensure even cooking, pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels before searing.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it is very hot but not smoking.
- Sear the tuna steaks for 1-2 minutes per side, or until they are browned on the outside but still rare in the center.
- Remove the tuna steaks from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- To make the wasabi butter glaze, simply whisk together melted butter, wasabi paste, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the wasabi butter glaze over the seared ahi tuna steaks and serve immediately.
Conclusion:
Seared ahi tuna with wasabi butter glaze is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The tender, flavorful tuna is perfectly complemented by the spicy, tangy glaze. This dish is sure to impress your friends and family, and it is a great way to enjoy fresh ahi tuna.
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