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Ahi Tuna with California Golden Raisin-Ginger Cream on Royal Trumpet Mushrooms

Ahi Tuna with California Golden Raisin-Ginger Cream on Royal Trumpet Mushrooms

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces California golden raisins
  • 2 ounces garlic cloves peeled
  • 8 ounces red jalapeños about 12 chiles
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons candied ginger
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil optional
  • 2 cup 8-ounces mayonnaise
  • 4 8-ounce sashimi grade tuna steaks, cut 1/2-inch thick
  • Sea salt
  • 12 Royal Trumpet mushrooms
  • Coarse sea salt for garnish
  • Micro cilantro or small cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Cream:
  •  Combine raisins and garlic in small saucepot. Cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until raisins are plump and garlic cloves are very tender. Drain and set aside.
  •  Char, peel and seed jalapeños. 
  • In food processor, combine raisins and garlic with jalapeños, mayonnaise, buttermilk, ginger, lime juice, salt and oil.  Process until very smooth. Chill.
  • Tuna Steaks:
  •  Lightly season tuna steaks with sea salt. Sear to rare (145°F) in very hot skillet. 
  • Cool to room temperature. Slice thin. Set aside.
  • To serve: Slice mushrooms, lenthwise, 1/4-inch thick. Arrange slices of mushrooms in single layer on serving tray and arrange a slice of tuna on each. Top with a dollop of Golden Raisin-Ginger Cream and sprinkle with sea salt and cilantro leaves.
  • Source: Chef Robert Del Grande and California Raisin Marketing Board