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Vega Tapas Cafe
2051 Metairie Road
New Orleans, LA
Phone: 504-836-2007


 
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CORIANDER TUNA WITH AVOCADO-TOMATO RELISH
INGREDIENTS FOR CHILI – CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE:
1 bunch Fresh Chopped Cilantro
1/4 c Soy Sauce
5 Minced Green Onions
Juice of 2 Fresh Limes
1 T Red Pepper Flakes
1/8 c Sesame Oil
1/4 c Olive Oil
1/4 c Rice Wine Vinegar
1/2 c Coriander Seed, fresh ground
2– 2 1/2 lb Sushi Grade Tuna Loin
Salt & White Pepper
Method
  • Sprinkle tuna with salt & pepper then coat with generous amount of ground coriander seed.
  • Heat approximately 4 tablespoons canola oil in skillet over high heat.
  • Sear Tuna on all sides approximately 45 seconds each, depending on thickness.
  • Remove from skillet and place on side to cool.
  • Combine other ingredients in blender and pulse to coarse consistency.
  • Refrigerate both dressing and tuna.
  • Slice tuna in 1/8 inch pieces and fan onto plate to serve.
  • At Vega,we serve accompanied with Avocado – Tomato relish, which is diced Avocado,Tomato, & Green Onion with liberal amount of Chili – Cilantro Vin.
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