Seared Ahi Tuna With Green Onion-Wasabi Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. water
3 Tbsp. wasabi powder
1/3 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 Tbsp. peanut oil
1 Tbsp. dry sherry
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
4 green onions, very thinly sliced
4 to 6 oz. ahi tuna steaks (each about 1-inch thick)
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into matchstick size strips
1/2 c. radish sprouts

Preparation

Whisk 1/2 cup water and wasabi powder in medium bowl to form smooth paste (or use tubed wasabi paste). Whisk in soy sauce, 2 tablespoon peanut oil, sherry, sesame oil and ginger. Stir in green onions. Set aside. Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper. Grill on VERY hot grill. Sear quickly on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Spoon cucumber onto center of plates. Top with tuna. Spoon sauce around. Garnish with radish sprouts. Serves 4.