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Asian Spiced Ahi Salad with Limestone Lettuce and Toasted Sesame Seed Vinaigrette Recipe

Asian Spiced Ahi Salad with Limestone Lettuce and Toasted Sesame Seed Vinaigrette Recipe

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Asian Spiced Ahi Salad with Limestone Lettuce and Toasted Sesame Seed Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

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1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp star anise
1 (1-inch long) stick cinnamon
1/3 tsp clove
3 oz sushi-quality ahi tuna loin, sinews removed
1 tbsp canola oil
1 head organic limestone ( boston or bibb) lettuce, washed, and dried
sliced asuki ginger
1/3 cup shallots
1/2 tsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
3/4 tbsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3/4 tsp sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 tsp sesame oil

Directions:

Heat spices together in small saucepan until fragrant. Place in a spice grinder until fine.
Preheat cast iron skillet. Lightly coat each side of the tuna loin with the spice mixture. Sear each side of tuna in 1 tablespoon of canola oil. Leaving center of tuna very rare, set aside.
Place leaves of limestone lettuce in mixing bowl. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of the Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette, toss, and plate. Slice ahi tuna into bite size pieces and arrange on top of lettuce. Garnish with sliced ginger.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
Place shallots in a saucepan, cover with water, and simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, until tender. Drain shallots and put in a blender.
Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet until light golden brown.
In a mixing bowl, combine the vinegars, mustard, salt, and sugar. Stir lightly. Add mixture to shallots in blender and puree for about 2 minutes.
While blender is running add both oils slowly. Add sesame seeds and blend 1 minute. Strain mixture and adjust seasoning.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	684.17 Kcal (2864 kJ)
Calories from fat	637.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	70.85g	109%
Sodium	1198.05mg	50%
Potassium	231.4mg	5%
Total Carbs	12.55g	4%
Sugars	6.31g	25%
Dietary Fiber	2.3g	9%
Protein	2.58g	5%
Vitamin C	8.6mg	14%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	51mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	344.32 Kcal (1442 kJ)
Calories from fat	320.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.66g	109%
Sodium	602.94mg	50%
Potassium	116.45mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.31g	4%
Sugars	3.17g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.16g	9%
Protein	1.3g	5%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	14%
Iron	0.7mg	7%
Calcium	25.7mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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