Baja-Mediterranean Ahi Tuna

Name: Baja-Mediterranean Ahi Tuna
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice; 1 1/2 pounds sushi-grade ahi tuna, diced (see Tips); 1/4 cup diced peeled seeded cucumber; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (see Tips); 1/4 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Fresh cilantro, for serving, optional; Grilled tostadas (see Tips), for serving

December 20, 2011

This is a simple, refreshing dish that perfectly represents the current trend in Baja-Mediterranean cuisine: the fusion of local ingredients and cooking techniques with European (mostly Mediterranean) ingredients, with an occasional Asian ingredient showing up in the mix. Variations of this dish pop up in restaurants all around Mexico, some adding spicy avocado dressing or fresh orange juice to the mix. I like to keep it simple to let the fresh taste of the ingredients shine through.

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