Ahi Tuna Sandwich with Ginger-Wasabi Mayonnaise

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Ahi Tuna Sandwich with Ginger-Wasabi Mayonnaise

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Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients

  • 4 Ahi Tuna Steaks
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 6 tbsp fresh lime juice divided
  • cup drained pickled ginger
  • 1 tbsp plus ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp wasabi paste
  • ½ tsp toasted sesame oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 ½ cup thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1 ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 4 buns (or 8 slices of bread)
  • butter room temperature

Instructions

  • Blend mayonnaise, 2 tbsp lime juice, ginger, 1 tbsp soy sauce, wasabi paste & sesame oil in food processor until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mix cabbage and carrots in a medium bowl. Add 4 tbsp lime juice & toss. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place tuna on a plate and pour ¼ cup soy sauce over; turn to coat. Let tuna and cabbage stand at least 15 minutes, up to 1 hour, tossing cabbage and turning tuna occasionally.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan.
  • Grill buttered rolls (or bread). Transfer bread to plates. Spread cut sides with wasabi mayo and add cabbage slaw.
  • Grill tuna to desired degree of doneness, 1-2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Place tuna on cabbage, top with more cabbage, and more wasabi mayo. Top with roll or bread.