Pan-Flashed Ahi

Name: Pan-Flashed Ahi
Ingredients: 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons white miso paste; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon minced scallion; 1 teaspoon Asian chili-garlic paste; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil; 6 ounces yellowfin (ahi) tuna steak, at least 1 inch thick; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup finely julienned daikon; 6 fresh basil leaves

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white miso paste
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon minced scallion
1 teaspoon Asian chili-garlic paste
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
6 ounces yellowfin (ahi) tuna steak, at least 1 inch thick
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup finely julienned daikon
6 fresh basil leaves

Directions

1

In a bowl, combine the vinegar, miso, honey, scallion, chili-garlic paste, ginger and sesame oil.
2

Heat the vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet until almost smoking.
3

Add the tuna, season with salt and pepper and sear over high heat until well browned, about 2 minutes per side.
4

Transfer to a plate and refrigerated until chilled.
5

Spoon the vinaigrette onto a small platter.
6

Cut the tuna into 8 even slices and arrange the slices in the vinaigrette.
7

Garnish with the daikon and basil and serve.