Seared Tuna in Wasabi Sauce

Elevate your dinner game with this Seared Tuna in Wasabi Sauce recipe—a perfect harmony of bold flavors and delicate textures. Featuring succulent tuna steaks seared to perfection, this dish is paired with a creamy and tangy wasabi sauce that delivers just the right amount of heat. A quick soy-garlic marinade infuses the fish with deep umami flavor, while a garnish of fresh green onions and nutty sesame seeds adds a vibrant finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant yet easy-to-make recipe is ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner or an impressive date night meal. Savor restaurant-quality seared tuna at home, complete with a mouthwatering wasabi sauce that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) Tuna steaks
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 stalk Green onions (thinly sliced, for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Pour this mixture over the tuna steaks and let them marinate for 5 minutes while you prepare the sauce.

Step 3

To make the wasabi sauce, whisk together the wasabi paste, mayonnaise, and rice vinegar in a separate bowl until smooth. Adjust the amount of wasabi paste based on your desired level of heat. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 5

Sear the tuna steaks in the hot skillet for about 1-2 minutes per side for rare (adjust the time slightly for medium-rare or well-done, but avoid overcooking for best texture). The inside should remain pink for optimal flavor and tenderness.

Step 6

Remove the tuna steaks from the skillet and let them rest for a minute. Slice into thick strips.

Step 7

Drizzle the wasabi sauce over the tuna or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.

Step 8

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	484.6 grams (484.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	937

Total Fat 53.50g	69%
Saturated Fat 6.90g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.50g
Cholesterol 163mg	54%
Sodium 3274mg	142%
Total Carbohydrate 15.30g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1.80g	6%
Total Sugars 1.40g
Protein 94.10g	188%

Vitamin D 442IU	2209%
Calcium 88mg	7%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1580mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.4%

Protein: 41.0%

Carbs: 6.7%