Recipe courtesy of Le Petit Pier
Asian Spiced Ahi Salad with Limestone Lettuce and Toasted Sesame Seed Vinaigrette
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 serving
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 1 servings
- Calories
- 845
- Total Fat
- 74
- Saturated Fat
- 6
- Carbohydrates
- 24
- Dietary Fiber
- 7
- Sugar
- 9
- Protein
- 27
- Cholesterol
- 33
- Sodium
- 990
- Total: 25 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon star anise
One 1-inch long stick cinnamon
1/3 teaspoon clove
3 ounces sushi-quality ahi tuna loin, sinews removed
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 head organic limestone (Boston or Bibb) lettuce, washed, and dried
Sliced asuki ginger
Toasted Sesame Seed Vinaigrette:
1/3 cup shallots
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3/4 tablespoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
Directions
- Heat spices together in small saucepan until fragrant. Place in a spice grinder until fine.
- Preheat cast iron skillet. Lightly coat each side of the tuna loin with the spice mixture. Sear each side of tuna in 1 tablespoon of canola oil. Leaving center of tuna very rare, set aside.
- Place leaves of limestone lettuce in mixing bowl. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of the Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette, toss, and plate. Slice ahi tuna into bite-size pieces and arrange on top of lettuce. Garnish with sliced ginger.
- This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
- Place shallots in a saucepan, cover with water, and simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, until tender. Drain shallots and put in a blender.
- Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet until light golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the vinegars, mustard, salt, and sugar. Stir lightly. Add mixture to shallots in blender and puree for about 2 minutes.
- While blender is running add both oils slowly. Add sesame seeds and blend 1 minute. Strain mixture and adjust seasoning.