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Home / Cuisine / Asian / Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mayo

Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mayo

By: 👩‍🦳 Linda · Published: 🖨 March 29, 2021 · Updated: 💻April 8, 2021 · 🗨 5 Comments

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This quick and easy Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mayo sauce makes a great starter. Deliciously meaty and takes only minutes to prepare.

Seared Tuna served with roasted vegetables.

Pan Seared Tuna is a nice bridge between sashimi and flaky cooked tuna. It has a savory crust with a moist and juicy interior. When sliced and plated it reveals a lovely pink center which looks really elegant. It is a real treat for your guests or any special occasion.

Sushi Grade Tuna

Some weeks back, sushi grade tuna was on sale at my local grocery store. The pre-cut slabs on the shelf looked really fresh and they reminded me of this Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mayo which I had previously made. I was excited and immediately requested for a freshly cut 2 inch thick slab to be brought home.

Sushi grade tuna

A Thick Slab of Tuna

Since fish cooks easily, it is important for the slab of tuna to be relatively thick in this preparation. This is to ensure that the fish is not cooked through, hence the pink middle. Searing only takes 1 to 2 minutes on each side depending on the thickness. Always use a heavy bottom pan for high and even heating.

Seared Tuna in the pan.

Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mayo Sauce

I made a simple and fragrant Wasabi Mayo Sauce to complement the fish. The lime juice gives it a hint of tanginess to balance the rich and creamy texture of the fish.

Tools Used in Making This Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mayo

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Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet by Royal Industries, 10-1/2″ Diameter
Lodge Cast Iron Chef’s Skillet, Pre-Seasoned, 10-inch
Winco UT-9 Coiled Spring Heavyweight Stainless Steel Utility Tong, 9-Inch

Seared Tuna served with roasted vegetables.

Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mayo

This quick and easy Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mayo sauce makes a great starter. Deliciously meaty and takes only minutes to prepare.
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Main Course
Cuisine : Fusion
Keyword : seared tuna, wasabi mayo
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings : 2
Calories : 462kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz sushi grade tuna (about 2 in/5 cm thick) (340g)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin (Japanese rice wine)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Wasabi Mayo

  • 1 tbsp wasabi powder mix with 1 tbsp water
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions
 

  • Place tuna in a shallow bowl.
  • Mix soy sauce and mirin in a small bowl. Pour over tuna. After 5 minutes, flip tuna and allow it to marinate for another 5 minutes.
  • Mix all wasabi mayo ingredients together thoroughly in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat a cast iron pan on the stove over medium high heat. Sear tuna on all sides for 1 to 2 minutes on each side to form a slight crust.
  • Remove and slice tuna into ¼ inch thick slices. Serve immediately with wasabi mayo.

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal
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This Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mayo can be served on a bed of salad greens as an appetizer or roasted vegetables for a light dinner. Seen here are my Roasted Vegetables with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette. Do give it a try.

Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mayo Sauce.

NOTE: The original publication of this post was on November 10th, 2014. This republication comes with the addition of a short video. The recipe remains unchanged.

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Categories: 🗂 Appetizer & Snack, Asian, Fusion, Main Dish, Seafood, Valentine's Day Tags: 📋 tuna

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  1. Kitchen Belleicious says

    November 11, 2014 at 6:41 am

    i love this , it looks wonderful and so rich !

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:47 am

      Thanks Jessica! It is my favorite way to prepare tuna.

      Reply
  2. mjskit says

    November 11, 2014 at 10:53 pm

    We sear tuna in this manner whenever we’re lucky enough to find it. Your wasabi sauce sounds pretty awesome!!!!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:48 am

      Do give the wasabi sauce a try. It is really good, if I can say so myself. 😉

      Reply
  3. Haruna says

    December 3, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    Oishisou… 🙂

    Reply

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