Ocean Avenue Seared Ahi Tuna With Asian Vinaigrette
Dear SOS: The Ocean Avenue Seafood restaurant in Santa Monica has an amazing ahi tuna seared with sesame seeds, served with Asian vinaigrette. Any chance of obtaining the recipe?
Linda Balter
Santa Monica
Dear Linda: What a lovely Asian-style dressing this is for any grilled fish or shellfish. Refrigerate the leftover dressing for other uses.
Asian vinaigrette
Combine onions, cilantro, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, pepper and salt to taste in bowl. Chill overnight before using. Makes 3 cups.
Tuna
Combine black and white sesame seeds. Roll tuna steaks in seeds. Heat a large skillet over high heat. When a drop of water pops out of pan, add tuna and sear on each side 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to paper towels, then thinly slice each steak.
To serve, ladle 1/4 cup Asian Vinaigrette onto each of 6 plates. Top with fan of tuna slices. Repeat with other steaks.
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