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Sesame Crusted Yellow-fin Tuna Salad with Asian Vinaigrette


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Sesame Crusted Yellow-fin Tuna Salad with Asian Vinaigrette

(Serves 2)Courtesy of Dakota Restaurant
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This is the most popular salad on the menu at the Dakota restaurant in Covington. It is light and refreshing, perfect for spring. It was created by Chef Kim Kringlie.

For Tuna

16 oz. fresh #1 grade yellow-fin tuna loin1 Tbsp. sea salt½ Tbsp. pepper¼ cup sesame seeds¼ cup black sesame seeds

Heat oil in a sauté pan until hot. Season tuna fillet with salt and pepper. Mix together sesame seeds and coat tuna thoroughly. Place tuna in hot oil and sear on all sides (keep rare). Slice thin for salad.

Asian Vinaigrette

1 Tbsp. sesame oil1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger1 Tbsp. minced garlic3 Tbsp. pepper jelly¼ cup lite (low sodium) soy sauce½ cup rice wine vinegar½ cup vegetable oil1 pinch cayenne pepper

Heat sesame oil in skillet and sauté ginger and garlic until tender. Add pepper jelly and heat to dissolve. Place mixture into small bowl and blend with remaining ingredients. Serve with sliced yellow-fin tuna and your favorite greens, vegetables, or crisps. Garnish with pickled ginger. Serves four.

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