Ginger Soy Sesame Ahi with Avocado

Bowl made by Heath Ceramics.

Loving the flavors of this dish! The avocado purée and ginger soy dressing could be made ahead, and they just enhance the taste of the quickly seared ahi tuna. This is a great light lunch that comes together in 15 minutes and will make you feel good about eating. Throw in some leafy greens if you want to make a salad out of it.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• Soy Ginger Dressing

  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger

  • 2 teaspoons chopped scallions

  • 2 teaspoons grated garlic

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• Avocado Purée

  • 1 ripe large avocado

  • 1/4 cup chopped white onions

  • 1 garlic clove

  • Zest and juice of 1 small lime (about 2 tablespoons of juice)

  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• Seared Ahi

  • 2 fillets Ahi Tuna

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds

  • Kosher salt and pepper

  • 1 teaspoon of chives or green onion (for garnish)

Steps:

1. Make the dressing by throwing all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisking until combined. Set aside. fNote: this makes more than you need, but you could use this dressing for a salad later.

2. Make the avocado purée by throwing all the ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth. Set aside.

3. Pat dry your ahi tuna to remove excess moisture. Sprinkle salt and pepper on all sides of the fish, and then coat the fish with the sesame oil. Cover the fish with sesame seeds, lightly pressing down, so they stick. Set aside as you heat up your nonstick pan.

4. Heat a nonstick pan over high heat with no oil. When the pan is hot, place the ahi tuna in the pan to sear for 1 1/2 minutes. Flip, and sear the other side for the same amount of time. Remove fish to a cutting board and slice.

5. To plate, make a bed of the avocado purée on the bottom. Add sliced ahi on top of the avocado, and top each slice with the soy ginger dressing. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions. Contemplate doing yoga because you feel so good.