Edible Paradise

INGREDIENTS:

8 ounces Sashami grade Ahi tuna
3 ounces lemon infused oil
1/2 small red onion, julienned
1/4 cup grated daikon radish
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon Italian flat leaf parsley, minced
Pinch red chili flakes
1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 avocado, sliced
1 lb. organic micro greens
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

METHOD:

Very lightly coat tuna with 1 ounce infused oil; season with salt and pepper. Prepare and heat grill pan over high. Place tuna in pan right when small wisps of smoke come from the grill pan. Sear tuna for 2 minutes on each side. Remove tuna from pan and let rest .

Combine onion, daikon, cilantro, parsley, chili flakes, lemon juice and 1 ounce infused oil. Adjust seasoning and acidity.

Toss micro greens with remaining infused oil, salt and pepper to taste. Place on plate as base of salad. Slice tuna thinly with very sharp knife and arrange on bed of greens. Arrange avocados as desired. Nestle daikon-red onion slaw in middle and dress wit remaining juice. Garnish with red chili flakes and cilantro.

YIELD: 2 servings

SOURCE: Recipe courtesy of Chef Owen Synder, Papa O's