Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsKaiyo SushiBlack Pepper Tuna With Honey Wasabi Recipe

Black Pepper Tuna With Honey Wasabi Recipe

Inspired by Kaiyo Sushi
Time30m
Serves2

Make Black Pepper Tuna With Honey Wasabi Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Fish Preparation

Method

Fish Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tuna

    Pat the Ahi tuna steaks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season both sides generously with black pepper and salt.

  2. 2

    Sear the Tuna

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned tuna steaks and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side, depending on your preferred doneness (1 minute for rare, 2 minutes for medium). Remove from heat and let rest.

Honey Wasabi Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Mix the Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine honey, wasabi paste, soy sauce, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth and well blended.

Serving

  1. 4

    Plate the Dish

    Slice the seared tuna steaks into thin strips. Arrange the slices on a plate and drizzle with the honey wasabi sauce. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top for garnish.

  2. 5

    Serve

    Serve immediately while the tuna is still warm, with extra honey wasabi sauce on the side if desired.

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