Seared Tuna with Ponzu Sauce

From July, 2010 until June, 2011, I worked with schools in Hawaii...what a great experience!  The Hawaiian culture is such a respectful one.  I enjoyed the Hawaiian people, the beautiful scenery and, of course, the food.  When I visited Hawaii I always stayed in the Waikiki area.  My favorite spot was a restaurant that had an outdoor area by the ocean and a wonderful view of Diamond Head.  My favorite dish there was seared tuna served over greens with a Ponzu sauce.  One night I had a great waiter...cute too...and asked him about the sauce.  He shared that the Ponzu comes in a bottle, ready to serve, and you just add wasabi paste to it.  So, of course, I came home, looking for Ponzu.  I finally found it at Fresh Market in Greenville...about 30 miles from my home.  I really wanted to prepare this dish for Wayne and me tonight, but had no ponzu...did a Google and found a wonderful recipe for a wasabi Ponzu.  So, tonight, Wayne and I had Seared Tuna Over Baby Greens with Ponzu Sauce.

Ponzu Sauce

1 T chopped green onions
2 T soy sauce
2 T fresh orange juice
1 T rice wine vinegar
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp grated lemon rind
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp honey
1 1/4 tsp prepared wasabi paste (or more to taste)
1 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger 


Combine all ingredients in a bowl


Tuna


2 tuna steaks
1 lime
salt and pepper
Baby salad greens
Peeled and sectioned oranges
Peeled and sliced avocado


1.  Prepare ponzu sauce
2. Squeeze lime over tuna steaks and season with salt and pepper
3. Sear tuna, 3 minutes each side
4. Line plate with greens and oranges and avocado 
5. Drizzle Ponzu sauce over greens
6. Place seared Tuna on top of green and drizzle Ponzu over tuna


I hope you enjoy this as much as we did!