Tuna steak topped with wasabi and ginger glaze makes a great main dish for dinner. Have this dish with rice or potatoes for a tasty and filling dinner.
Preparation:
10mins
Cooking:
5mins
Total:
15mins
Serves:
4
Ingredients
4pcstuna steaks(6 oz each), should be 1-inch thick
2tbspsoy saucedivided
2tbspginger marmalade(recipe follows)
2tspwasabi paste
cooking spray
For Ginger Marmalade:
8ozgingerfresh, peeled, and minced
½cupgranulated sugar
1cupwater
1tspchili powder
For Garnish:
¼tspmixed sesame seedsper serving, roasted
To Serve:
½tspwasabi pasteper serving
¼ozlettuce leavesper serving
Instructions
Combine all ingredients for the ginger marmalade in a saucepot and bring this to a simmer.
Simmer over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Set aside to cool down completely.
Brush 1 tablespoon soy sauce over the tuna steaks. Let them stand for 5 minutes.
Using a whisk, combine the remaining soy sauce, ginger marmalade, and wasabi paste in a small bowl. Whisk until evenly incorporated.
Preheat your grill and grease with cooking spray. As an alternative, you can also use a wide skillet and grease with cooking spray.
Sear the tuna steaks on the grill and cook each side for 2 minutes.
Spoon the marmalade mixture over the tuna steaks. Cook them for 1 minute until they turn medium-rare or until they reach your desired degree of doneness.
Once your tuna steaks are finished cooking, serve with lettuce leaves and wasabi paste and garnish them with sesame seeds.