CAJUN SEARED TUNA WITH A THAI MANGO JICAMA SALAD

CAJUN SEARED TUNA WITH A THAI MANGO JICAMA SALAD image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 (6 ounce) blocks Ahi tuna, sashimi grade
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons of Blackening or Cajun spice (optional)
Thai Mango Jicama Salad:
1 mango, peeled, pitted & sliced into thin strips
1 cup jicama, peeled & sliced into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded & sliced into thin strips
1/2 red onion, peeled & sliced
8 sprigs cilantro
1/2 tsp Red Thai curry paste
1 ounce rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

Thai Mango Jicama Salad: In mixing bowl, add all ingredients together; mix well. Cajun Seared Ahi Tuna: 1) Mix spices together until well distributed and roll Ahi blocks in spices until fully encrusted. 2) In a hot Teflon pan, sear tuna until golden brown on all sides (approximately 10 to 15 seconds on each side). 3) Place a small handful of the salad in the middle of the plate. Slice Ahi tuna very thin and fan around the top of the salad. Enjoy!