Asian Flavored Seared Tuna With Green Beans

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When we go to hawaii for holidays, we have to have fresh tuna....like!!!...every other night!!! as we do condo living, i pre-package some ingredients that i am going to need into small baggies! (yeah, i know....i have been told before!!!) this recipe is soooo good!

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Steps

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Mix soy sauce , wasabi powder and garlic powder in 8x8x2-inch glass dish.

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Add tuna.

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Turn several times to coat with marinade.

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Let stand 15 minutes.

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Meanwhile , cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender , about 4 minutes.

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Drain well.

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Heat sesame oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Remove tuna from marinade.

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Reserve marinade.

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Sprinkle tuna on all sides with pepper.

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Add tuna to skillet and cook until just opaque in center , about 3 minutes per side.

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Transfer tuna to plates.

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Add green beans , sugar and reserved marinade to skillet.

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Cook until sauce is reduced enough to coat beans , stirring occasionally , about 4 minutes.

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Using tongs , place beans alongside tuna and serve.

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Ingredients

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soy sauce, wasabi powder, garlic powder, tuna steaks, green beans, sesame oil, brown sugar