SEARED TUNA WITH WASABI-BUTTER SAUCE

Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce image

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

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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

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

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Kalma Aalm

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! My guests always rave about how delicious the tuna is.

Malik Logan

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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The tuna was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so delicious.

Charlie Tempest

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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.

GAMING IFFATH LIVE

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This recipe is a great way to cook tuna. The tuna is cooked perfectly and the sauce is very flavorful.

Mohamed ADukhry

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! My guests always rave about how delicious the tuna is.

mina bhatt

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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The tuna was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so delicious.

Kelly segovia

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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.

surani

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This recipe is a great way to cook tuna. The tuna is cooked perfectly and the sauce is very flavorful.

Julius Wisdom

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! My guests always rave about how delicious the tuna is.

Thethujan Thethujan

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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The tuna was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so delicious.

Mustakim Devan

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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.

Mekh Parajuli

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This recipe is a great way to cook tuna. The tuna is cooked perfectly and the sauce is very flavorful.

Faisal Man

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! My guests always rave about how delicious the tuna is.

Elizabeth Haynes

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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The tuna was cooked to perfection and the sauce was so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.