Ahi Tuna Tartar with Sesame Asparagus Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
8 ounces #1 ahi tuna, finely diced |
2 dashes hot pepper sauce |
1 tablespoon fine chopped chives |
1 teaspoon canola |
salt and black pepper to taste |
1 bunch asparagus, blanched and refreshed |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
juice of 1 lemon |
1 teaspoon sesame oil |
2 tablespoons canola oil |
salt and black pepper, to taste |
1 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds |
Directions:
1. In a chilled bowl, mix ingredients together. Mold tuna into small towers either using a pvc pipe, ramekin or cut out can.
2. Cut 2-inch asparagus spears and save. Take the rest of the asparagus and roughly chop. In a blender, add 1/2 cup chopped asparagus with mustard and juice. Blend at high speed and add oils. Check for seasoning. Toss spears in vinaigrette. Place spears in a flat circle and top with tuna. Drizzle a little of the vinaigrette on the plate. Garnish with sesame seeds.
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