Seared Tuna with Wasabi Green Onion BBQ Sauce

Name: Seared Tuna with Wasabi Green Onion BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons wasabi powder; 4 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 huge cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; Pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper; 1 1/4 cups Mutha Sauce (page 165); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 3/4 cup sliced scallions, green part only; 4 tuna steaks, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches thick (about 1 1/2 pounds total); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon five-spice powder; Kosher salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons wasabi powder
4 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 huge cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
Pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/4 cups Mutha Sauce (page 165)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
3/4 cup sliced scallions, green part only
4 tuna steaks, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches thick (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
Kosher salt and black pepper

1
Make the sauce first.
2
Dump the wasabi powder into a cup.
3
Drizzle in 4 teaspoons of water, and mix to a paste.
4
Set aside.
5
Set a small saucepan on the stove.
6
Add the peanut oil and heat over medium-high.
7
Toss in the garlic and ginger and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
8
Cook briefly, til barely soft.
9
Swirl in the Mutha Sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, and wasabi paste.
10
Add the scallions and give everything a stir.
11
Scrape the sauce into a food processor and give it a spin for 5 seconds, or til smooth.
12
Scrape back into the saucepan and add the remaining 1/4 cup water.
13
Mix and keep warm.
14
Rub the tuna steaks with olive oil.
15
Sprinkle one side of the tuna steaks with half of the five-spice powder, some salt, and lots of pepper.
16
Flip them and season the other side the same way.
17
Build a hot coal bed in your grill.
18
Clean and oil the rack.
19
Put the steaks on and cook for 2 minutes, til colored 3/8 inch up from the bottom.
20
Flip and cook the same amount on the other side, leaving a nice rare streak through the center.
21
The internal temperature will be around 100.
22
Serve immediately with a generous spoonful of sauce over each steak.

471

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons wasabi powder, 4 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 2 huge cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Seared Tuna with Wasabi Green Onion BBQ Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!