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Sesame Crusted Tuna
4 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna for equal steaks
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
sprinkle garlic salt
sprinkle white pepper
1/2 cup black and white sesame seeds (Or use just one of the colors)
METHOD
1. Preheat the griddle side to 400°F for 10 minutes. Mix the soy sauce
and sesame oil and brush the steaks with the combined mixture.
Sprinkle both sides of steaks modestly with garlic salt and white
pepper.
2. Place sesame seeds on a plate. Press the steaks into the seeds to
coat completely.
3. Place the steaks on griddle and cook for 4 minutes per side for
medium rare.
PRESENTATION
Serve this is wonderful served with a mayonnaise tinted with wasabi on
a bed of mixed field greens or a ginger vinaigrette.
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Spicy Tomato and Basil
Bruschetta
12 Slices
INGREDIENTS
4 large ripe tomatoes, cored, and cut into 1/2 inch dice
1/2 cup chopped oven dried tomatoes (Or drained canned ones)
1/2 cup basil leaves, julienned
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 slices country style italian bread, slice 3/4 inch thick
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon roasted garlic
METHOD
1. Preheat griddle or grill side to 400°F for 10 minutes. Place
tomatoes, 1/3 cup basil salt and peppers in a medium size bowl, toss
well & set aside.
2. Grill the bread until golden on both sides, approx 2 minutes per side.
Place toast onto a serving dish or platter.
3. In a small bowl mix together the olive oil and roasted garlic. Brush
this over both sides of bread. Using a slotted spoon, drain off excess
liquid, divide tomato mixture evenly between the bread slices.
Garnish with remaining basil.
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