Peppered Tuna Skewers With Wasabi Mayonnaise
Serves: 2
Presley Zulauf
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
46
Spice
43
Sweetness
43
Sourness
29
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1.5 tbsps
Water1 cup
Mayonnaise2.5 tbsps
Soy Sauce28 large
Pickled Ginger (slices *)1 bunch
Watercress1 tbsp
Vegetable OilDirections:
1
Mix 2 tablespoons wasabi powder and 1 1/2 tablespoons water in small bowl to blend
2
Whisk in 1/2 cup mayonnaise
3
Cover wasabi mayonnaise and refrigerate at least 30 minutes
4
(Can be made 1 day ahead
5
Keep refrigerated
6
) Combine tuna and soy sauce in medium bowl; toss to coat
7
Marinate tuna 30 minutes at room temperature, stirring occasionally
8
Meanwhile, thread 1 ginger slice onto each skewer 2 inches from tip
9
Line platter with watercress
10
Place bowl of wasabi mayonnaise on platter
11
Drain tuna; pat dry
12
Return to medium bowl
13
Sprinkle with pepper; toss to coat
14
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
15
Add tuna and sear until browned on all sides but still pink inside, about 2 minutes total
16
Thread 1 tuna cube onto each prepared skewer next to ginger
17
Arrange skewers on platter and serve
18
Mix 2 tablespoons wasabi powder and 1 1/2 tablespoons water in small bowl to blend
19
Whisk in 1/2 cup mayonnaise
20
Cover wasabi mayonnaise and refrigerate at least 30 minutes
21
(Can be made 1 day ahead
22
Keep refrigerated
23
) Combine tuna and soy sauce in medium bowl; toss to coat
24
Marinate tuna 30 minutes at room temperature, stirring occasionally
25
Meanwhile, thread 1 ginger slice onto each skewer 2 inches from tip
26
Line platter with watercress
27
Place bowl of wasabi mayonnaise on platter
28
Drain tuna; pat dry
29
Return to medium bowl
30
Sprinkle with pepper; toss to coat
31
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
32
Add tuna and sear until browned on all sides but still pink inside, about 2 minutes total
33
Thread 1 tuna cube onto each prepared skewer next to ginger
34
Arrange skewers on platter and serve
35
*Available at Japanese markets and specialty foods stores and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets
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*Available at Japanese markets and specialty foods stores and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets