Aunt Tootis Tuna Heroes Food

AHI TUNA PATTIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Dice tuna into 1/4" pieces and place in a mixing bowl
• Squeeze one fresh lime wedge onto tuna
• Salt and pepper tuna, and mix in old bay seasoning
• Crush crackers and cilantro and mix to an oatmeal consistency (you want some larger pieces)
• In a separate bowl, scramble the egg and add to tuna.
• Combine cracker crumbs with tuna and mix together (it will look wet, don't worry the crackers will absorb the liquid).
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes
• Heat a sauté pan over medium high and add tbsp olive oil
• Divide tuna mixture into 3 equal parts and form into balls and lightly smash to flatten top and bottom
• Place in sauté pan and cook over medium high heat for 2 minutes, turn over and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Serve with fresh lime and drizzle with tuna sauce

SEARED AHI TUNA TACO WITH ASIAN SLAW AND PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• For the taco shells:
• Cut the wonton skins using a 2-inch circle cutter. Use a taco shell basket and deep fry wontons until golden brown and firm. Remove taco shells from oil, allow to cool and season with sea salt.
• For the Asian slaw:
• Combine cabbage, peppers and onions in a medium sized mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Mix well and combine with cabbage and peppers to marinate for about 1/2 hour.
• For the plum sauce:
• Preheat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once pan is hot, add vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, and star anise. Saute for about 45 seconds, or until garlic has started to cook. Add 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, and canned plums. Continue to saute until all ingredients are soft and set aside to cool. Once cooled, puree plum mixture in a vertical blender and reserve for taco assembly.
• For the Tuna:
• Cut tuna into logs about 1-inch by 1-inch by 4-inches. Coat liberally with pepper and a little salt. Heat a saute pan until very hot; add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the sear tuna on all sides for about 15 seconds per side. Make sure to just sear outside of tuna and not allow inside to cook. Remove from heat and refrigerate promptly. Once cooled, slice into 1/8-inch thick slices.
• For Taco Assembly:
• Fill each taco shell with a little Asian slaw, place a slice of tuna on top of slaw, and then drizzle with a little plum sauce. Enjoy!

TUNA BURGERS WITH TAPENADE AIOLI

Steps:

• Combine the tuna, Dijon, chipotle, oil, honey and green onion in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Shape the chopped tuna firmly into 8 round uniform patties about 1 1/2 inches thick. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. (The burgers must be very cold to hold their shape when cooking.)
• Grill burgers for 3 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
• For the tapenade aioli:
• Combine olives, capers, garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor and process until coarsely chopped. Add the mayonnaise and process until smooth, season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
• Serve burgers with ciabatta rolls and aioli. Garnish with watercress.

AUNT TOOTI'S TUNA HEROES

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients.
• Spread inside of bread w/ margarine or butter.
• Spread inside of bread w/ tuna mixture & Swiss Cheese.
• Wrap each sandwich individualy w/ foil.
• Bake at 350 F for 25 minutes.