Wasabi Encrusted Tuna Steak

By cookie52730

Ingredients

• 1 T five spice powder
• 1 T grated fresh ginger
• 2 T sake
• 2 T rice vinegar
• 2 T tamari
• 1/4 C sesame oil
• 2 lbs Ahi Tuna 1" thick
• 1 lb wasabi peas crushed
• 2 T light brown sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the five spice powder, ginger sake rice vinegar tamari and sesame oil. Add the tuna steaks and turn to coat; allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Comvine 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 med-hi heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened, 5-10 minutes
3. while the sauce is cooking, sear the tuna in a small amount of oil in a skillet over med-hi heat to desired doneness. Pour sauce over tuna to serve.