Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 Servings

Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce Recipe

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

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 533.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 40.7g 81%

Carbohydrates: 4.5g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 34.6g 53%

Saturated Fat: 20.1g 101%

Cholesterol: 158mg 53%

Vitamin A Iu: 1643.7IU 33%

Niacin Equivalents: 24.5mg 189%

Vitamin B6: 1.6mg 100%

Vitamin C: 4.4mg 7%

Folate: 12.4mcg 3%

Calcium: 49.4mg 5%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 95.7mg 34%

Potassium: 870.5mg 24%

Sodium: 277.5mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 75%

Calories From Fat: 311.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.