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Pepper Crusted Tuna

Pepper Crusted Tuna: Elevate Your Dinner in Just 25 Minutes

Pepper Crusted Tuna is a quick, elegant dish that elevates dinner with bold flavors and fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 steaks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna
  • 2 steaks Sashimi Grade Tuna Steaks Must be fresh and commercially frozen for safety.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vital for searing.
For the Spice Mixture
  • 2 tablespoons Black Peppercorns Provides a spicy kick.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Adds a nutty crunch.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall taste.
For the Wasabi Cream Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Wasabi Powder Infuses sauce with spice.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Hydrates wasabi powder.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Adds acidity.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Delivers umami flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Creates a rich texture.

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • small saucepan
  • grinder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare Spice Mixture: Grind the black peppercorns, sesame seeds, and salt until fine. Spread the mixture evenly on a plate.
  2. Coat Tuna Steaks: Press tuna steaks into the spice mixture ensuring they are well-coated.
  3. Make Wasabi Sauce: In a saucepan, whisk wasabi powder with water until smooth. Stir in rice vinegar, soy sauce, and cream, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Sear Tuna Steaks: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook tuna steaks for 1.5 minutes per side for a rare finish.
  5. Slice and Serve: Let tuna rest, slice into pieces, and serve with wasabi cream sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steakCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh herbs for an extra touch of elegance. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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