Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Cream

This recipe is super easy and beyond delicious!  And did we say healthy?  Low in fat, high in protein…what more can you ask for?   The ingredients are for 2 tuna steaks. Adjust accordingly to your portions.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Aji-mirin wine (sweet cooking rice wine)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 ahí tuna steaks
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (if using skillet)
  • 1/4 cup low fat sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Instructions:
In a plastic baggie or bowl combine soy sauce, mirin, ginger, garlic and sesame oil. Mix well. Place ahi steaks in the marinade and marinate for around 1 hour.  Before cooking dredge the tuna in sesame seeds to coat.

  • Either grill the steaks or put in a skillet with sesame oil.   Cook on medium heat 2-3 minutes.
  • Mix together sour cream, wasabi and vinegar.  Spread over tuna.
  • To make the bok choy simply cut it up, put in skillet with some soy sauce, sesame seeds and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
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