Seared Ahi Tuna Glazed With Wasabi Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    24 ounces ahi tuna steaks, around 1-inch thick
    2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
    salt and pepper
    1/2 cup butter
    3 tablespoons soy sauce
    2 tablespoons wasabi paste (the tube kind)
    3 green onions, sliced
    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    lemon slice (for garnish)
Preparation
    Drizzle sesame oil on both sides of each tuna steaks. Season with salt and pepper.
    Combine remaining ingredients in a small sauce pan. Heat over low heat until butter is melted, stirring constantly to mix and prevent scorching.
    While sauce is heating, heat a heavy frying pan on another burner with high heat. Place tuna in pan and sear until crispy and brown. Turn and sear on the other side.
    Note: Tuna steak fans who like their tuna on the rare side (like me) will usually find 2 minutes searing time is ample. Folks who like their tuna steaks more well-done (like my DH) may want to sear their tuna for 4-5 minutes per side.

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