Seared Tuna Lettuce Cups with Wasabi Aioli

These Seared Tuna Lettuce Cups with Wasabi Aioli are a great pool-side summer dish that requires little cooking, it’s light and refreshing, and it’s freaking tasty! 

I must admit, Wasabi is one of the only foods I am not personally crazy about. Weird, I know– considering I pretty much eat everything this world has to offer + I love spicy food and Horseradish. However, when I was in Hawaii I had some Wasabi Aioli, which toned down the wasabi just enough for me to love it. 

I thought it would be fun to create an easy, poolside lettuce cup with an easy sesame seared tuna, crisp veggies, and a drizzle of wasabi aioli. It’s a simple combination that results in a fantastically flavorful summer meal. Enjoy!

If you like these Seared Tuna Lettuce Cups, try my Seared Tuna and Soba Noodle Stir Fry Bowls or Seared Tuna Salad with Pineapple-Sesame Dressing.

Seared Tuna Lettuce Cups with Wasabi Aioli

Serves: 4

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5 from 2 votes

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Ingredients

For the Wasabi Aioli:

• 1/4 cup homemade mayo
• 1 tsp wasabi powder I use Eden brand
• 1 tsp hot water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt

For the Tuna:

• 2 6oz tuna steak filets
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp white sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp black sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp avocado oil

For the Tacos:

• 8 butter lettuce leaves
• 1/2 avocado, sliced thin
• 1/2 cup carrot, julienned
• 1/2 cup cucumber, julienned
• cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

For the Wasabi Aioli:

• In a small bowl, mix the wasabi powder and hot water. Let sit for 5 minutes.
• In a bowl, combine the mayo, wasabi , garlic, lime juice and salt. Stir to combine. Set aside until you're ready to assemble your tacos.

For the Tuna:

• Season the tuna steaks on all sides with kosher salt, white sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds,
• Heat a non stick skillet over high heat with avocado oil.
• When the oil is hot but not yet smoking, place the tuna steaks into the pan. Cook the tuna steaks for about 1 minute per side , depending on the doneness you prefer. I cooked mine for 30 seconds per side and I like mine pretty rare.

For the Tacos:

• Assemble your lettuce cups, top with a drizzle of wasabi aioli and garnish with cilantro. Serve and enjoy!