Tuna With Wasabi Lime Butter Sauce Recipe

Name: Tuna With Wasabi Lime Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tuna steaks (1-inch thick); vegetable oil, for brushing tuna; 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill; For Sauce; 3 scallions, sliced thin; 1 teaspoon minced fresh coriander (I use dry); 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons wasabi paste; 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Servings: persons

4 tuna steaks (1-inch thick)
vegetable oil, for brushing tuna
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed black peppercorns
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
For Sauce
3 scallions, sliced thin
1 teaspoon minced fresh coriander (I use dry)
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons wasabi paste
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

1
Arrange tuna steaks in one layer in a shallow dish and lightly brush both sides with oil.
2
Spread peppercorns and dill evenly on both sides of tuna and marinate 20 minutes.
3
Grill tuna on a oiled rack set about 5-6 inches over glowing coals. 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare fish. (Alternatively, grill tuna in a preheated oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan).
4
Make sauce while tuna marinates:
5
In a heavy saucepan combine scallions, coriander, lime juice, soy sauce and wasabi paste and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter, 1 piece at a time, lifting pan from heat occasionally to cool mixture and adding each new piece before previous one has melted completely. (Do not allow sauce to simmer. Sauce should not get hot enough to seperate).
7
This dish goes well served with garlic mashed potatoes and french green beans.

430

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tuna steaks (1-inch thick), vegetable oil, for brushing tuna, 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed black peppercorns, 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill, and more.

Yes, Tuna With Wasabi Lime Butter 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.

Tuna With Wasabi Lime Butter Sauce

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