14-Minute Seared Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Yuzu Glaze
A quick and flavorful dish featuring seared ahi tuna with a spicy wasabi yuzu glaze. Perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 mins
- Total Time: 14 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Japanese Fusion
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ahi tuna steaks (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp yuzu juice
- 1 tsp wasabi paste
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat.
- Season tuna steaks with salt and black pepper.
- Sear tuna for 1-2 minutes per side for rare, or longer for preferred doneness.
- Remove tuna and let it rest.
- Mix soy sauce, yuzu juice, wasabi, and honey in a bowl.
- Drizzle the glaze over the tuna.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh ahi tuna for best results.
- Adjust wasabi for desired spiciness.
- Serve with a side of pickled ginger for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 60mg