wasabi encrusted tuna steaks

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons tamari
• 1/4 cup sesame oil
• 2 pounds ahi tuna steaks, each about 1 inch thick
• 1 pound wasabi peas, crushed
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a large bowl, whisk together the five-spice powder, ginger, , rice vinegar, tamari, and sesame oil. add the tuna steaks and turn to coat; allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
• combine the crushed wasabi peas and brown sugar. remove the tuna steaks from the marinade, and press into the pea mixture to coat. pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
• while the sauce is cooking, sear the tuna in a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to desired doneness. pour sauce over tuna to serve.