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Spicy Tuna Tataki with Avocado Mousse and Toasted Sesame Seeds

Name: Spicy Tuna Tataki with Avocado Mousse and Toasted Sesame Seeds
Ingredients: 1.3 oz (85 g) Sushi-grade tuna loin, center cut; 1/4 medium (30 g) Ripe avocado; 3 tsp (5 ml) Fresh lime juice; 0.4 tsp (5 ml) Soy sauce (low sodium); 3 tsp (5 ml) Rice vinegar; 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) Toasted sesame oil; 3 /4 tsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes); 1/2 tsp Toasted sesame seeds; 3 /4 tsp Fresh ginger, finely grated; 3 tbsp (15 ml) Water

Nutrition

182

kcal

Calories

10.2

Protein

12.7

Carbs

9.5

Fat

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Ingredients(10)

Sushi-grade tuna loin, center cut1.3 oz (85 g)

Ripe avocado1/4 medium (30 g)

Fresh lime juice3 tsp (5 ml)

Soy sauce (low sodium)0.4 tsp (5 ml)

Rice vinegar3 tsp (5 ml)

Toasted sesame oil1/4 tsp (1.25 ml)

Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)3 /4 tsp

Toasted sesame seeds1/2 tsp

Fresh ginger, finely grated3 /4 tsp

Water3 tbsp (15 ml)

Instructions

Pat the tuna loin completely dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, gochugaru, and grated ginger. Set aside.

Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over high heat until smoking hot. Sear the tuna loin for 30 seconds per side, just to create a crust. It should remain rare to medium-rare inside. Immediately remove from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.

While the tuna rests, prepare the avocado mousse. Mash the avocado in a small bowl with the lime juice and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. If it's too thick, stir in 1 tablespoon of water to reach a mousse-like consistency.

Thinly slice the rested tuna against the grain into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Arrange the tuna slices on a plate. Dollop or spread the avocado mousse alongside the tuna. Drizzle the prepared soy-ginger dressing over the tuna. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Serve immediately.