Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Spice Crusted Tuna with Cilantro Oil

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:
A) Spice Crust
1) 1 tbs. ground Fennel
2) 1 tbs. Curry Powder
3) 1 tbs. ground Coriander Seed 

4) 1/2 tbs. ground Allspice
5) 1 cup fine Sea Salt



B) Cilantro Oil
1) 4 oz. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2) 1 bunch Cilantro (puree with the oil)



C) Potato Garnish
1) 1 tbs. Curry Powder
2) 1 tbs. Turmeric
3) 4 oz. Vegetable Oil (marinate all) 

4) 1 Shredded Potato


D) Vegetable Bed
1) 1 cup blanched Asparagus
2) 1/2 cup blanched Baby Carrots
3) 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper (julienned)
4) Salt and Pepper to taste
5) 1 tbs unsalted Butter (mix all ingredients)



E) 4 Tuna Steaks (8 oz. each)


Preparation:
1)  Place a liberal amount of spice crust on each side of the tuna. 
2)  Sear the tuna on high heat on both sides and cook until done (being sure not to overcook the tuna). 
3)  Place the tuna on top of the vegetable bed. 
4)  Drizzle the cilantro oil over the tuna. 
5)  Marinate the potato shreds and deep fry them. 
6)  Place the potato garnish on top.