Recipe Description:
This taco-shimi crisp is a fusion of Mexican and Asian cuisines combining a tortilla crisp with seared Ahi tuna, avocado and shiitake mushroom relishes.
Created by Twist Restaurant in the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa, Los Angeles, CA.
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Ingredients:
- wasabi créme fraiche (recipe follows)
- flour tortilla crisp (recipe follows)
- fresh avocado relish (recipe follows)
- shiitake relish (recipe follows)
- seared ahi tuna (recipe follows)
- garnish: micro greens, as needed
Flour Tortilla Crisp - Yields 12 servings
- 1 (10 in.) flour tortilla (each)
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds, crushed
Wasabi Créme Fraiche - Yields 8 oz., 12 servings
- 1 1/2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and 1/4-inch dice (each)
- 1 1/4 shallots, minced
- 3/4 fresh Roma tomato, peeled, seeded (each)
- 1 Tbsp. jalapeño pepper, seeded, minced
- 2 1/4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Fresh Avocado Relish - Yields 1 1/8 cups, 12 servings
- 7 1/2 oz. shiitake mushrooms, stem removed, sliced
- 1 1/4 oz. shallot, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (each)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. pickled ginger
- 1 1/2 oz. Tsuyu stock
- 1 1/2 tsp. rice wine vinegar
Shiitake Relish - Yields 1 cup, 12 servings
- 9 oz. sushi-grade ahi tuna, cut 1 1/2-inch by 1 1/2-inch and about 6-inch long
- 1 1/2 tsp. teriyaki sauce
- 3/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. Tsuyu stock
Seared Ahi Tuna - Yields 12 servings
- 7 1/2 oz. créme fraiche
- 1/2 oz. wasabi paste
- 2 1/4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
Per order:
- Drizzle 4 tsp. of Wasabi Créme Fraiche on the platter.
- Top with Flour Tortilla Crisp then 1 heaping Tbsp. of Avocado Relish, 1 Tbsp. of warm Shiitake Relish and a 3/4 oz. slice Seared Ahi Tuna.
- Garnish with micro greens.
Wasabi Créme Fraiche Preparation:
- Brush tortilla with olive oil and sprinkle with crushed sesame seeds.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cut into 12 wedges.
Flour Tortilla Crisp Preparation:
- In a bowl, gently stir together all ingredients.
Fresh Avocado Relish Preparation:
- In a hot sauté pan add the olive oil, shallot, garlic, ginger and mushrooms, sauté until tender.
- Add the Tsuyu stock and rice wine vinegar.
Shiitake Relish Preparation:
- Mix together the teriyaki sauce, pepper and Tsuyu stock to create the marinade.
- Marinade the tuna for 10 minutes.
- In a hot sauté pan sear the tuna for 5 seconds on all sides.
Seared Ahi Tuna Preparation:
- In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
12 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (94g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 9g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 4g | - | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% | |
| Sodium 300mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 9g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars 3g | - | |
| Includes < 1g Added Sugars | 2% | |
| Protein 4g | - | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 28mg | 2% | |
| Iron 0.53mg | 2% | |
| Potassium 204mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A 9mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C 7mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E 0.89mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K 19mcg | 15% | |
| Thiamin 0.07mg | 6% | |
| Riboflavin 0.11mg | 8% | |
| Niacin 2mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.09mg | 6% | |
| Folate 36mcg DFE | 8% | |
| (0mcg folic acid) | - | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Pantothenic Acid 0.56mg | 10% | |
| Choline 8mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus 42mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium 11mg | 2% | |
| Zinc 0.30mg | 2% | |
| Selenium 3mcg | 6% | |
| Copper 0.11mg | 15% | |
| Manganese 0.10mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.




