Ahi Tuna Cadiz

13 ingredients
18 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Japanese bread crumbs (panko)
  • 1 (2 1/2-ounce) link chorizo, finely chopped
  • 1 (7 ounce) ahi tuna fillet
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (recommended: Jerez)
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 2 ounces butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Pan-fried Red Potatoes, recipe follows
  • 2 medium-sized red potatoes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 ounces olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    In a shallow platter, combine the bread crumbs and chorizo pieces, mixing to distribute evenly.
  2. 2
    Cut the tuna into 2-inch thick slices.
  3. 3
    Press only 1 side of each tuna fillet into the bread crumb mix.
  4. 4
    In a saute pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil.
  5. 5
    Sear the breaded side of the fillet.
  6. 6
    Turn over and sear the other side for 2 minutes (keeping it rare) and reserve.
  7. 7
    To the pan, add the remaining olive oil and saute the garlic until fragrant.
  8. 8
    Pour in the vinegar and white wine, and reduce the liquid by half.
  9. 9
    Whisk in the butter and remove the pan from the heat.
  10. 10
    Season with salt and pepper.
  11. 11
    To serve, place the potatoes on the center of a plate, stack the tuna fillet on top and add sauce lightly over and around the tuna.
  12. 12
    In a small saucepot, add the red potatoes and enough water to cover and add a generous amount of salt.
  13. 13
    Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  14. 14
    When the potatoes are tender, strain and allow to cool.
  15. 15
    Cut the cooled potatoes in half.
  16. 16
    Heat the oil in a small saute pan over medium-high heat and then add the potato halves, cut side down.
  17. 17
    Cook until golden on 1 side, then turn over and cook the other side.
  18. 18
    Drain onto paper towels, season with salt and pepper, and reserve.

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