Pan Seared Ahi

 

Despite many Asian ingredients in this dish, the end result only slightly reflects their presence. Rice and asparagus make good side dishes.

 

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 30 min

 

For Ahi

• ½ cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• ¼ cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
• 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
• 4 Ahi Steaks ¾ to 1 Inch Thick

For Sauces

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons wasabi powder
• 1 tablespoon water

Accompaniment: lime wedges

 

Marinate Ahi: Stir together mirin, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger in a shallow dish. Add fish, and marinate, covered, at room temperature 10 minutes. Preheat broiler.

 

Make sauces: Boil soy sauce, honey, and lime juice in a small saucepan, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 4 minutes.

 

Stir together wasabi powder and water in a small bowl. Sear fish, in and lightly oiled pan over med. to high heat until fish is just cooked through, Leaving the center Slightly Rare. about 3 minutes per side @ 1" thick.

 

Serve Ahi drizzled with sauces.

 

Soy-honey and wasabi sauces can be made 2 hours ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature.

 

Makes 4 servings.