I received a press release about the Honolulu Fish Company and their new Poke Packs a while back and asked if I could sample some of their product and “play with their food.”  They graciously sent me 5 pounds of their  highest grade sashimi Ahi and boy did we have fun in the kitchen!!  While we did whip up a tasty little bowl of Poke, I went for an 8 oz. steak on the grill with a sweet little side of Wasabi Butter.  Amazing product and so great for summer BBQ’ing.  To learn more about their products, click here.  www.honolulufish.com

Grilled Ahi Tuna Steak with Wasabi Butter

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Tuna:

  • 2     6-8 oz. Ahi Tuna Steaks from Honolulu Fish Company
  • 1 T.    Olive Oil
  • S&P to taste

Sauce:

  • 1T.    Olive Oil
  • 2 T.    Minced Shallot
  • 1T.    Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 C.    White Wine
  • 1/2 C.    Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 t.    Sesame Oil (optional)
  • 2 t.    Wasabi Paste
  • 4    Pats Cold Butter
  • S&P to taste
  1. Pre heat grill to medium high.  Liberally salt and pepper the tuna steaks.  If possible, cut steaks to about 1 1/2 inches thick.  Sear on both sides for approx. 2-3 minutes for medium rare.  Set aside and immediately start making your sauce. Unless you can do it BBQ-side simultaneously… (this makes you Chef material, indeed, or just a damned good BBQ’er)
  2. Heat sauce pan to medium and add the olive oil, shallot, and garlic; cook until just translucent.  Increase heat and add the white wine, reducing until pan is nearly dry.  Add the heavy cream, sesame oil and wasabi paste and reduce by half (add more wasabi if you like it hot).  Adjust seasonings, reduce heat and add pats of butter.  Drizzle over steaks and serve with miso salad and sticky rice.