Without a doubt this is my favorite take on tuna! Prepare your tastebuds for a cacophony of perfectly matched flavors. As the tuna is served raw in this recipe, make sure you buy good quality, sushi-grade fish. Top with the lime juice right at the last minute as otherwise it starts to ‘cook’ the fish.
Stefan's Malibu Tuna Tower
Serves 4
1 lb (450g) fresh ahi tuna
1 avocado, chopped
1 thumb sized piece of ginger, peeled and grated
1 handful cilantro (coriander) leaves, stalks removed
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 scallions, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, zested
1 lime, zested
Pinch cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper
TO GARNISH:
Cilantro (coriander) seeds
Slice the tuna into small squares, then de-stone and peel the avocado and cut into the same sized pieces.
Place the tuna and avocado in a bowl and add in the rest of the ingredients. Use only the lemon and lime zest. Stir well and refrigerate until needed.
To shape, pile the tuna and avocado mixture into a food ring and squeeze over a little lime juice just before serving. Remove the ring and garnish with cilantro seeds and a slice of lemon.
