SEARED AHI WITH CILANTRO GINGER DRIZZLE

Seared Ahi with Cilantro Ginger Drizzle image

Provided by Lori Loucas

Categories Fish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

SAUCE/DRIZZLE:
1/2 c fresh cilantro, minced
2 clove garlic, minced
1 inch piece of ginger, grated or very finely minced
1 serrano chili, finely minced (to taste)
1 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1 large lime, juice of
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for coating pan
FOR THE AHI:
2 ahi fillets, sushi grade (6 oz each)
1 firm-ripe avocado, halved and sliced

Steps:

1. In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients and set aside.
2. Season the ahi with salt and pepper. Put about 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Oil should coat the surface. Heat till shimmering, then add the ahi. Let sear for about one minute per side - just enough to form a nice crust. Add about half the sauce to the pan and shake to distribute. Remove from heat.
3. Place the ahi on a cutting board and let sit for about 3 minutes to firm up. Meanwhile, peel and slice the avocado. Then slice the ahi on the diagonal.
4. To serve, arrange the ahi slices nicely on the plate, top with some avocado slices, and drizzle each portion with the remaining sauce. Serve immediately or the avocado will brown.