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Green asparagus with tuna tataki and sesame dressing on a dark slate plate, Albariño white wine glass, Spanish tapas bar setting

Green asparagus with tuna tataki and sesame dressing

Green asparagus meets briefly seared tuna tataki and an aromatic sesame dressing with soy, ginger and citrus - Japanese technique meets European asparagus season. The Albariño from the Rías Baixas is the perfect wine partner with its Atlantic salty freshness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main course
Cuisine Japanese, Mediterranean, Spanish
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 520 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Grill pan or heavy pan (for the tuna)
  • 1 Grill pan or frying pan (for the asparagus)
  • 1 Small screw-top jar (for the dressing)
  • 1 Sharp knife (for slicing the tuna)
  • 1 Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g green asparagus
  • 300 g Tuna Sashimi-quality, in one piece
  • 2 Tbsp black and white sesame seeds mixed
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil Roasted
  • Salt black pepper

FOR THE SESAME DRESSING:

  • 3 tablespoon sesame oil Roasted
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • Juice of half a lime
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds Roasted

Preparation
 

PREPARATION:

  • Rinse the tuna in cold water and pat dry.
  • Spread the mixed sesame seeds on a flat plate.
  • Roll the tuna all over in the sesame seeds and press down firmly.
  • Shake all the ingredients for the sesame dressing in a screw-top jar, season to taste.
  • Peel the lower third of the green asparagus and cut off the woody ends.

COOKING STEPS:

  • Heat the grill pan or heavy pan over a high heat.
  • Add the sesame oil.
  • Sear the tuna for exactly 45-60 seconds on each side - sesame crust on the outside, raw on the inside.
  • Remove from the pan immediately, place on a board and leave to rest for 2 minutes.
  • In a second pan, fry the asparagus with a little sesame oil over a high heat for 3-4 minutes until roasting marks appear.
  • Season with salt and black pepper.

DIRECTIONS:

  • Cut the tuna into approx. 1 cm thick slices with a sharp knife.
  • Arrange the asparagus on flat plates.
  • Arrange the tuna slices in a fan shape on top of the asparagus.
  • Drizzle generously with the sesame dressing.
  • Garnish with mixed sesame seeds and fresh herbs (coriander or chives).

SUPPLEMENTS:

  • Steamed jasmine rice with sesame oil
  • Pickled ginger as a side dish
  • Wakame salad with sesame seeds

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 12gFat: 32g
Keyword Albariño Asparagus Rías Baixas, Asparagus Asian wine, Asparagus Seafood Wine, green asparagus tuna tataki, Japanese-inspired asparagus recipe, Tuna tataki sesame dressing
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