Seared Tuna Tataki
A quick and elegant dish of lightly seared tuna slices served with soy sauce, lemon, and fresh scallions. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 40g
Ingredients
- 1 lb sushi-grade tuna steak
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 lemon
- 2 scallions
- 1 tsp wasabi paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 1 lb tuna steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- 2
Sear the tuna for 1 minute per side, until the outside is browned but the center remains rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 2 minutes.
- 3
Thinly slice the tuna against the grain and arrange on a plate. Drizzle with 3 tbsp soy sauce and squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the top.
- 4
Garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tsp wasabi paste. Serve immediately with extra soy sauce on the side if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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