Coffee Ponzu Marinated Ahi Tuna with Avocado Cream

Ease of preparation rating: Easy.

Yield:  4 servings.

Avocado Cream

Ingredients:

2 avocados, peeled and pitted

1 tablespoon (15ml) lime juice

2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream

Salt and pepper, to taste

Method:

Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.

Reserve for plating.

Coffee Ponzu Marinated Ahi Tuna Steaks

Ingredients:

2 Ahi tuna steaks (5oz. or 150g each)

½ cup (120ml) cold coffee

½ cup (120ml) soy sauce

½ cup (120ml) lemon juice

2 tablespoons (30ml) mirin

¼ cup (60ml) orange juice

Avocado cream

Method:

In a medium sauce pan, heat water over medium-high heat.

Place tuna steaks in simmering water for 20 seconds and remove from heat.

Place blanched tuna steaks in refrigerator to chill rapidly. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together, lemon juice, orange juice, mirin, coffee and soy sauce.

Place chilled tuna steak in coffee mixture and marinade for 2-3 hours.

Remove from marinade and slice thinly.

Serve cold over a smear over the avocado cream.

*Serve with Fried Shallots and Capers. See recipe.