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Seared Tuna Steaks with Wasabi-Green Onion Mayonnaise

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Seared tuna steaks can get boring—this recipe features a spicy mayo with kicky wasabi to keep things interesting.

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

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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.