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Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna and Grilled California Avocados

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Total Time: 25 min

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information
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Calories 1240
Total Fat 91g
Saturated Fat 14g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 17g
Monounsaturated Fat 44g
Cholesterol 90mg
Sodium 1470mg
Total Carbs 54g
Dietary Fiber 30g
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 73g
Potassium 3172mg

Vitamin A 82 mcg; Vitamin C 39 mg; Calcium 537 mg; Iron 10 mg; Vitamin D 4 mcg; Folate 337 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.8 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 45%; Calcium 40%; Iron 60%;Vitamin D 20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This light, refreshing Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna and Grilled California Avocados dish utilizes simple grilling techniques to create an impressive dinner for any day of the week. With a high potency of dietary fiber (107% DV), protein (146% DV), plus B Vitamins; B5 (100% DV), B3 (330% DV), B6 (190% DV) and B12 (200% DV).

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Serves: 2

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1 tsp. ginger, minced 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. ponzu sauce 1 lb. sushi grade ahi tuna 1/3 cup white toasted sesame seeds 1/3 cup black sesame seeds 2 Tbsp. sesame oil 3 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled, sliced 1/8 tsp. avocado oil to coat 1 sliced jalapeno, to garnish 1 sliced green onion, to garnish
  1. Mix minced ginger, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and ponzu in a bowl to create dressing. Set aside in fridge until ready to use.
  2. Cut avocados in half and remove pit. Peel completely and cut each half in half again. You should have 4 slices for 1 avocado.
  3. Add ahi tuna to a plate with sesame oil and coat in a plate of sesame seeds.
  4. Turn on grill or grill pan, setting to medium-high heat. Sear avocados with avocado oil until charred and grill marks form. Set aside and let cool.
  5. Sear Ahi Tuna in a skillet or on a grill 20-30 seconds on each side, until the outsides are a lighter brown color, while remaining medium rare inside. Remove from skillet or grill, cool and slice.
  6. Serve seared Ahi Tuna alongside grilled avocados, topped with the ginger ponzu dressing.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with jalapeno, green onions and homemade or store-bought wonton crackers for an extra crunch!

Beverage Pairing: Pour a glass of white wine or Rosé and enjoy!

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*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

You can’t always tell if an avocado is ripe just by its color.

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As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados

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