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Grilled Tuna with Wasabi Mayonnaise Recipe

Contributed By: bookaddict
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Ingredients

(the sauce)

1 tsp Wasabi powder

1 tsp Water

1 tbs Rice vinegar (cider vinegar or white vinegar will do, in a pinch)

2 tbs Mayonnaise

1 clove Fresh garlic, minced

About 4-5 drops pepper-flavored sesame oil (optional)

(the tuna)

2 Yellowfin tuna steaks, about 1/2-pound each

1 tbs Soy sauce

1 tbs Vegetable oil

1/2 tsp Wasabi powder

Another 4-5 drops pepper-flavored sesame oil (optional)

Preparation

(the sauce)

1. In a small bowl, mix the wasabi powder with the water. Make sure to mix thoroughly, to form a thin paste.

2. In a larger bowl, mix the remaining sauce ingredients, then add the wasabi/water paste

3. When everything's incorporated, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Allow 30 minutes or so for the flavors to blend.

4. Preheat grill or broiler.

In a small bowl, combine all tuna dressing ingredients (except for the tuna itself).

5. Brush the prepared dressing liberally onto both sides of each tuna steak.

6.Put the steaks onto a hot grill (or under a preheated broiler), and allow them to took on one side for at least 3 minutes.

7. After 3 minutes, flip the steaks and cook for another 2 minutes. Preferably, the tuna should be somewhat rare in the center.

8. Plate the tuna, and drizzle liberally with the wasabi mayonnaise.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Fish
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 2
Origin: Asian
Special Features:
Meal Type: Entree