Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Grilled Ahi With Cilantro Pesto



  • 1 ½ Lbs. of fresh Ahi tuna
Cilantro pesto

  • 1 Tb chopped garlic
  • ¼ freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • 3 Tb olive oil
  • 3 Tbl pumpkin seeds
  • 3 Tb white wine
  • 14 tsp salt
  • ½ juice of a lime
  • Mix well in blender
Cut into 1 inch stakes, marinate in pesto sauce for 20-30 minuets
Brush grill with oil, grill on high, 6 minuets for each side
Let rest 6 minuets then slice into strips

Sweet Asian B.B.Q Sauce
  • ¼ cup dark soy sauce
  • ¼ cup distilled vinegar
  • 1/3 cup oyster sauce
  • 1 cup plum sauce
  • 1 cup hoisin sauce
  • 3 Tb canola oil
  • 3 Tb honey
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tb finely minced ginger
  • 1 tsp. minced orange zest
  • ¾ cup chicken stock
 Drizzle over the jicama slaw and the ahi tuna.

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