Asian Ahi Tuna Panini Recipes

Steps:

• Mix tuna, mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, onion, and dill pickle together in a bowl.
• Spread tuna mixture over 2 slices of bread. Top with American cheese and remaining 2 slices of bread.
• Cook in a panini press until bread is crispy and cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and wasabi powder until well blended, then stir in green onion; set aside.
• Rub the tuna steaks with 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil, then sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the five-spice powder.
• Let the wasabi mayonnaise and the tuna steaks stand for 15 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to blend, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1hour; if refrigerating, return to room temperature before grilling the tuna and assembling the panini.
• Preheat the sandwich grill.
• Arrange the tuna steaks in the grill, close the top plate and cook until seared on the outside and about 1/4 inch into the interior, 8-10 minutes (time may be less, so watch closely).
• Transfer immediately to a plate; leave the grill on and clean the grill plates.
• Place the rolls, cut side down, on a work surface and brush the crust sides with the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder.
• Turn and spread the wasabi mayonnaise on the cut side of each roll, then layer 1 tuna steak, half of the pickled ginger, and half of the watercress over the mayonnaise on the bottom half of each roll.
• Cover with the top halves of the rolls, mayo side down, and press to pack gently.
• Place the panini on the grill, close the top plate, and cook until the bread is golden and toasted, the ginger and tuna are warmed through, and the watercress is just slightly wilted, 2-4 minutes.
• The tuna should not cook much further; place on warmed plates and serve at once.

Steps:

• To make the Asian vinaigrette: Roughly chop the green onion and put in blender. Add the mustard and make a paste. Slowly add the peanut oil and sesame oil until smooth. Add the vinegar, chili sauce and honey, Add salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
• To make the Asian salad: With a very sharp knife, shred the cabbages into thin strips approximately 3 to 4 inches long. Cut the green onions into thin slices. Using a regular kitchen grater, shred the carrots. Mix the cabbage, green onions and carrots together. Set aside.
• To assemble: Toss the slaw with the dressing and set aside. In a martini glass, place coleslaw. Slice the tuna into pieces that are about 1 ounce each, approximately the size of a stick of gum. Place 2 to 3 slices on the coleslaw and garnish with diced or sliced avocado and a few daikon sprouts.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cabbages, green beans, red bell pepper, pickled ginger, and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate.
• In a small saucepan heat the canola oil to 325 degrees F and carefully fry the wonton strips for 3 to 4 seconds, until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the strips to a paper towel to drain. Set aside.
• For the dressing:
• In a blender or food processor, blend together the ginger, green onion, garlic, and cilantro.
• For the Tuna:
• Coat the tuna with the oil and season with the salt and pepper. On a plate scatter the sesame seeds and press the tuna into the seeds on both sides, gently shaking off the excess.
• Heat a large grill or saute pan over high heat and sear the tuna for 3 minutes on each side. Remove the fish from the pan and let rest for several minutes before slicing. The tuna will be medium-rare.
• Toss the vegetables with half of the dressing and mix well. Add half of the wonton strips and gently combine. Mound the slaw onto a platter or indivisual plates. Place the sliced tuna on top of the salad and drizzle the remaining dressing on top. Garnish with the remaining wonton strips.

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, cut the tuna into 4 large pieces for appetizer portion, 2 large pieces for dinner portion. Use your judgment on what shape you want to cut your tuna because not all tuna is the same size or shape. However, the shape should somewhat resemble a miniature brick.
• Season the tuna pieces with salt and pepper. Coat lightly on all sides with bread crumbs. Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat. The pan should be as hot as you can get it. Place the tuna in the pan, and sear on each side for about 45 seconds for small portions, or 1 minute for large. Remove from pan. The tuna will be very rare.
• Slice each 'brick' into 1/4 inch thick slices, and fan out on a serving plate. Enjoy plain, or with the condiments of your choice.