Wagyu Beef Tataki with Crispy Garlic & Ponzu
Wagyu Beef Tataki with Crispy Garlic & Ponzu is a luxurious dish that elevates your dining experience. Featuring tender, seared Wagyu beef drizzled with zesty ponzu sauce and topped with aromatic crispy garlic, this recipe is a showstopper for any occasion. Impress your guests with this restaurant-quality meal that’s both visually stunning and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Wagyu beef (ribeye or sirloin)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons ponzu sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
Instructions
- Bring Wagyu beef to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for 1-2 minutes on each side until browned but rare in the center. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and fry until golden brown (1-2 minutes).
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, lemon juice, mirin, and a splash of water to create the ponzu sauce.
- Arrange the sliced Wagyu on a plate, drizzle with ponzu sauce, top with crispy garlic and garnish with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces of beef with sauce and garnish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, consider adding sesame seeds or scallions as toppings. If you prefer a spicy kick, swap out ponzu for a spicy soy dip.