Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 13
Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce, a quick and flavorful seafood dish
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
10 fluid ounces white wine
1/4 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 fresh tuna steaks , 1 inch thick

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
370
Sugar
0g
Fat
30g
Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. It combines pan-seared fresh tuna steaks with a flavorful wasabi-butter sauce infused with white wine and shallots. The resulting dish is a flavorful explosion of textures and tastes, with a perfect balance of the delicate tuna steaks and the zesty and tangy sauce. Serve it over a bed of rice or with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.In a small saucepan, combine the white wine vinegar, white wine, and shallots and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2.Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until the liquid has reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Remove from heat.
3.In another small saucepan, heat the wasabi paste, soy sauce, and butter over low heat until the butter has melted.
4.Add the reduced white wine mixture to the wasabi-butter sauce and whisk to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and keep warm.
5.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper.
6.Add the tuna steaks to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until seared but still pink in the center.
7.Serve the seared tuna steaks with the warm wasabi-butter sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro leaves.

PROS

This dish is easy to prepare and makes for an impressive and flavorful seafood meal.

The tuna steaks are cooked to perfection, seared on the outside with a tender and moist center.

The buttery and tangy wasabi sauce adds a zesty kick to the dish.

CONS

Tuna is a high-mercury fish and should be consumed in moderation, especially by pregnant women and children.

Fresh tuna can be expensive and may not be accessible to everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tuna is a great source of high-quality protein and is rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium.
It is also low in calories and saturated fat, making it a heart-healthy option.
Wasabi has antibacterial and anticancer properties, and may help reduce inflammation and improve digestion.

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