Wasabi Encrusted Tuna Steaks

Name: Wasabi Encrusted Tuna Steaks
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp five-spice powder; 907 grams ahi tuna steaks, each about 1 inch thick; 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger; 2 Tbsps light brown sugar; 2 Tbsps rice vinegar; 2 Tbsps sake; 59 milliliters sesame oil; 2 Tbsps tamari; 454 grams wasabi peas, crushed

Wasabi Encrusted Tun A mixture of sesame oil, sake, ginger, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the rice vinegar you could follow this main course with the Red Velvet Mug Cake as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, fodmap friendly, and pescatarian diet.

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the five-spice powder, ginger, sake, rice vinegar, tamari, and sesame oil.

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Add the tuna steaks and turn to coat; allow to marinate for 30 minutes.

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Tuna Steak

Combine the crushed wasabi peas and brown sugar.

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Wasabi Peas

Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade, and press into the pea mixture to coat.

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Marinade

Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

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While the sauce is cooking, sear the tuna in a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to desired doneness.

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Pour sauce over tuna to serve.

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Servings:

1Tbsp

five-spice powder 907grams

ahi tuna steaks, each about 1 inch thick 1Tbsp

grated fresh ginger 2Tbsps

light brown sugar 2Tbsps

Recommended wine: Merlot, Pinot Noir, Rose Wine

Tunan on the menu? Try pairing with Merlot, Pinot Noir, and rosé Wine. Though fish is often paired with white wine, 'meatier' fish like tuna can absolutely go with red wine. A Rosé will also pair nicely, particularly if your tunan is prepared with ingredients better suited to a white wine. The Maddalena Merlot with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 19 dollars per bottle.