Seared Tuna With Green Onion Wasabi Sauce

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This is one of our favorite ways to have fresh ahi. I usually add a little more wasabi - but then we love that stuff, lol. I also cook it less time than recommended here because we like it that way and i usually add some sesame seeds as garnish.

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Steps

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Whisk 1 / 2 cup water and wasabi powder in medium bowl to form smooth paste.

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Whisk in soy sauce , 2 tablespoons peanut oil , sherry , sesame oil and ginger.

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Stir in green onions.

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Set aside.

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Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper.

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Heat remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.

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Add tuna and sear until opaque in center , about 3 minutes per side.

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Spoon cucumber onto center of plates.

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Top with tuna.

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Spoon sauce around.

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Garnish with radish sprouts.

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Ingredients

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water, wasabi powder, reduced sodium soy sauce, peanut oil, dry sherry, oriental sesame oil, fresh ginger, green onions, ahi tuna steaks, cucumber, radish sprouts