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Seared Tuna Steaks with Wasabi-Green Onion Mayonnaise

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Market Tip

Wasabi paste can be found in the Asian foods section or at the sushi counter of most supermarkets

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced green onions (white and green parts)
1 teaspoon (or more) wasabi paste
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
4 8-ounce tuna steaks (preferably ahi; each about 1 inch thick)
Vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend, adding more wasabi paste if desired. Cover and refrigerate.

    Step 2

    Whisk teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in small bowl to blend. Place tuna steaks in resealable plastic bag. Add teriyaki mixture; seal bag. Turn bag to coat. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes, turning bag occasionally.

    Step 3

    Brush grill with vegetable oil. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drain tuna steaks. Grill tuna to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Top each tuna steak with about 2 tablespoons wasabi mayonnaise and serve.

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