Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Seared Ahi Tuna appetizer


Ingredients:

1 sashimi grade Ahi Tuna filet
1 tablespoon of Five spice
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1/4 cup cilantro
1 avocado
18 wonton skins
1/2 cup oil
1/3 cup light soy sauce
1/4 cup wasabi paste

Preparation:

1. Heat oil. Place wonton skins in hot oil until golden colored and crispy. Remove wontons and place on paper towel to dry.

2. Rinse Ahi tuna filet and pat dry. Mix Five spice, salt, peppar into bowl. Coat tuna with spice mixture evenly. Heat skillet. Sear tuna on both sides for 3-4 minutes until you see both sides have cooked evenly. (View from the edge of the tuna filet)

3. Prepare avocados into slices and evenly chop cilantro. Slice tuna into 1/4 inch slices.
Place tuna onto plate. Drizzle soy sauce, wasabi past, and cilantro over tuna. Line plate with avocado and wonton skins.

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