Taco-Shimi Crisp

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:

  1. Per order:

  2. Drizzle 4 tsp. of Wasabi Créme Fraiche on the platter.
  3. 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.
  4. Garnish with micro greens.
  1. Wasabi Créme Fraiche Preparation:

  2. Brush tortilla with olive oil and sprinkle with crushed sesame seeds.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 4 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Cut into 12 wedges.
  1. Flour Tortilla Crisp Preparation:

  2. In a bowl, gently stir together all ingredients.
  1. Fresh Avocado Relish Preparation:

  2. In a hot sauté pan add the olive oil, shallot, garlic, ginger and mushrooms, sauté until tender.
  3. Add the Tsuyu stock and rice wine vinegar.
  1. Shiitake Relish Preparation:

  2. Mix together the teriyaki sauce, pepper and Tsuyu stock to create the marinade.
  3. Marinade the tuna for 10 minutes.
  4. In a hot sauté pan sear the tuna for 5 seconds on all sides.
  1. Seared Ahi Tuna Preparation:

  2. 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.