Seared Tuna with Radish Salad and Wasabi Dressing

Name: Seared Tuna with Radish Salad and Wasabi Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons wasabi powder; 3 tablespoons silken tofu; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice or yuzu juice (see Note); 1/4 cup mirin; 1/2 pound radishes, sliced paper thin; 3 tablespoons mint leaves, torn in half; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup daikon sprouts or other peppery sprouts; Four 6-ounce top-quality tuna steaks, about 3/4 inch thick; 1 tablespoon pure olive oil; Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons wasabi powder
3 tablespoons silken tofu
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice or yuzu juice (see Note)
1/4 cup mirin
1/2 pound radishes, sliced paper thin
3 tablespoons mint leaves, torn in half
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup daikon sprouts or other peppery sprouts
Four 6-ounce top-quality tuna steaks, about 3/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon pure olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

1
In a small bowl, whisk the wasabi powder with the tofu, rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon each of the lemon juice and mirin.
2
In a large bowl, toss the radishes with the mint, cilantro and sprouts.
3
Heat a cast-iron grill pan.
4
Brush the tuna steaks with the olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
5
Grill the tuna over high heat until seared outside and medium rare within, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
6
Transfer to a platter.
7
Add the remaining 3 tablespoons each of lemon juice and mirin to the radishes and toss to mix.
8
Slice the tuna steaks 1/4 inch thick and serve with the radish salad and wasabi dressing.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons wasabi powder, 3 tablespoons silken tofu, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice or yuzu juice (see Note), and more.

Yes, Seared Tuna with Radish Salad and Wasabi Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!