Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce
Seared tuna with a wasabi–soy butter reduction delivers rich, savory depth balanced by a gentle wasabi kick and fresh cilantro. The fish stays tender and rosy inside while the sauce adds silky texture and aromatic shallot notes. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or elegant entertaining, Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce feels special yet unfussy.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the white wine vinegar, white wine, and shallots. Simmer until the liquid reduces to about 2 tablespoons. Strain out the shallot and discard it, then return the liquid to the pan.
- 2
Stir the wasabi and soy sauce into the reduction in the pan. Over low heat, slowly whisk in the butter, adding one cube at a time and allowing the mixture to emulsify. Do not let the mixture boil. When all the butter is incorporated, stir in the cilantro and remove from the heat. Pour into a small bowl and set aside.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place them in the hot skillet and sear for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Do not overcook; the fish should be served still slightly pink in the center. Serve with the sauce.
- Calories 483.31 kcal High 24%
- Protein 35.03 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 5.19 g 2%
- Total Fat 31.76 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 18.25 g High 91%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 133.67 mg High 45%
- Sodium 230.05 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 7.95 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.48 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 670.91 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 290.89 mcg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin C 4.26 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 2.41 mcg Moderate 12%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sulfites
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Seared Tuna with Wasabi Butter Sauce is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Yellowfin Tuna, Olive Oil, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 483.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Yellowfin Tuna, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper, Shallot. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce?
- About 40 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 483.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce healthy?
- Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Butter Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 483.31 calories and 35.03 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 230.05 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.25 g (91% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy, Sulfites and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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