Cienega's Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna
by rotts4me
Today's 5 star secret recipe comes from Chef Jorge Adriazola of Cienega Restaurant in New Rochelle, NY. Cienega features a modern Latin fusion menu that has been highly praised. This easy to prepare recipe will show you how to make a sesame crusted tuna steak that is seared evenly on all sides. A vibrant tomatillo sauce is served with this tuna.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 square tuna steak
- black white and red sesame seeds
- 4 tomatillos ; clean and peeled
- 2 cloves roasted garlic
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar ; or any other vinegar
- 1 jalapeño ; without seeds or veins
- 1/2 Spanish onion
- 1 tablespoon cilantro ; minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley ; minced
- 4 leaves basil
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Coat the tuna steak on all sides with the sesame seeds.
Add olive oil to a saute pan over medium. Then add the tuna steak and sear for 2 minutes on each side. Let rest a minute and then slice the tuna.
In another saute pan over medium heat add some olive oil. Saute the onions for 2 minutes.
In a blender, combine the tomatillo, onions, roasted garlic, avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, parsley, basil and champagne vinegar. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan and heat on medium.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve the tuna with the tomatillo sauce.
NOTES
Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (202g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 2 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 160 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 103 (64%) | ||
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| Total Fat 11.5g | 15 % | |
| Saturated Fat 1.6g | 8 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 7.4g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 1.6g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
| Sodium 85.9mg | 3 % | |
| Potassium 542.7mg | 14 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 13.3g | 4 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 23 % | |
| Sugars, other 7.6g | ||
| Protein 2.8g | 4 % | |
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Calories per serving: 160
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