Seared Tuna with Wasabi Cream Sauce

The wasabi cream sauce really finishes off this dish. Serve it on the side for dipping or drizzle it top of the tuna.

I like to sear my tuna so it is still raw in the center but this recipe works just as well if you want to cook your tuna differently.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 teaspoons wasabi powder
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 (6-ounce) fresh tuna steaks (about 3/4 inch thick)
2 tablespoons wasabi powder
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients; rub over tuna. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Combine wasabi and water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, juice, and soy sauce.

Heat a frying pan over medium high heat. Melt butter.

Place tuna steaks in frying pan. Sear tuna on each side for 1 minute or until desired degree of doneness.

Serve with wasabi cream; sprinkle with onions.