SUNNY'S FRIED TUNA STICKS WITH WASABI MAYO SAUCE

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Sunny's Fried Tuna Sticks with Wasabi Mayo Sauce image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 fish sticks

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Zest of 1 lemon plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon prepared wasabi paste
One 10-ounce box extra-crispy tempura batter mix
1 1/2 cups cold seltzer, or as needed
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Two 1-inch-thick tuna steaks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dusting
Peanut oil, for frying
Everything bagel seasoning, for sprinkling, optional

Steps:

  • For the sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest and juice and wasabi. Taste--it should be salty, sweet and a bit tangy. Balance the seasoning if needed. Refrigerate.
  • For the tuna: In a large bowl, mix together the tempura batter, cold seltzer and soy sauce. You want the batter to have a pancake-like consistency; you may not need all the seltzer. Set aside in the refrigerator.
  • Slice the tuna against the grain into 3/4- to 1-inch-thick sticks. You should be able to make 4 to 5 sticks from each tuna steak. If using skewers (not needed), push one down the center of each. Dust each tuna stick all over with salt and pepper, then some flour. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add enough oil to a pot to deep-fry the fish sticks and heat to 375 degrees F.
  • When ready to fry, remove the batter from the refrigerator and the floured tuna from the freezer. Check all sides to make sure the flour is still dusty and not soaked in; sprinkle with flour again if needed, then dip into the batter and fry until golden, about 2 1/2 minutes. Remove and season immediately with everything bagel seasoning or a pinch of salt. Serve with the dipping sauce.

Julian S.
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I've made these tuna sticks several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe because they disappear so quickly.


Tina VerMeulen
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These tuna sticks are a great appetizer or snack. I like to serve them with a variety of dipping sauces, such as soy sauce, ketchup, or ranch dressing.


shirel_ Regev
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna. I usually make a big batch of tuna salad and then use the leftovers to make these tuna sticks.


thatstreaminbdoee.
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These tuna sticks are a great way to get kids to eat fish. My kids love them, and they don't even realize they're eating something healthy.


Cs Summers
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I love the fact that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have these tuna sticks on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Awais jutt Jutt
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These tuna sticks are a great way to use up leftover tuna. I usually make a big batch of tuna salad and then use the leftovers to make these tuna sticks.


Judith Ndukwe
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I've made these tuna sticks several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe because they disappear so quickly.


Cmcoyn Mojumder
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These tuna sticks are a great appetizer or snack. I like to serve them with a variety of dipping sauces, such as soy sauce, ketchup, or ranch dressing.


saadfarooq awais
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna. I usually make a big batch of tuna salad and then use the leftovers to make these tuna sticks.


ASHEE
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These tuna sticks are a great way to get kids to eat fish. My kids love them, and they don't even realize they're eating something healthy.


Julius Dwams
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I love the fact that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have these tuna sticks on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Shumaim Mughal
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The tuna sticks are packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and the wasabi mayo sauce is a good source of antioxidants.


Rodger Robbins
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The tuna sticks are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The wasabi mayo sauce is also delicious.


John Muigai
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I made these tuna sticks for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like fish.


RIFAD OFFICIAL
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These tuna sticks were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best tuna sticks he's ever had.


Sindisiwe Zulu
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I actually really enjoyed these tuna sticks. The panko breading was crispy and flavorful, and the tuna was cooked perfectly. The wasabi mayo sauce was also very good.


mr bot
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tuna sticks cook up in just a few minutes, and the wasabi mayo sauce is super simple to make. I usually serve these with rice and vegetables.


EMMANUEL OSONDU
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I love the fact that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of fish you like, and you can adjust the spices to your own taste. I've made this recipe with salmon, tilapia, and cod, and it's always delicious.


Romele Galan
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These tuna sticks were a hit with my family! The wasabi mayo sauce was the perfect complement to the crispy tuna. I will definitely be making this again.