Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Bite with Belkys: Wahoo Tataki from Nami Sushi & Grill

Posted: 09/18/12

Reported by:

Belkys Nerey

Producer:

Mailyn Mundy

Contact:

mmundy@wsvn.com

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Take a popular fish, add some spice, and you're on your way to a winning recipe from a South Florida chef.

The Head Chef: Takara Gregory
The Restaurant: Nami Sushi and Grill
The Dish: Wahoo Tataki

Ingredients:

8 oz. of wahoo (can also use tuna or salmon)
Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup of light soy sauce
4 Tbs of lime juice
4 Tbs of lemon juice
3 Tbs of wasabi
1 cup of spring greens
1 tsp of lime zest
1 tsp of lemon zest
1 tsp of tomato, chopped
1 tsp of chives, chopped
1 tsp of cilantro, chopped

Method of Preparation:

-Start by seasoning the wahoo with a cajun spice mix. Then, lightly sear it in a hot pan with olive oil. Chef Takara recommends to cook for 15 to 20 seconds on each side.

-Once the fish cools down a bit, place it in the fridge.

-Next, prepare a wasabi-ponzu vinaigrette. In a bow, combine light soy sauce, lime juice, lemon juice and wasabi.

To plate:

Serve a bed of spring greens and place the wahoo on top. Then, pour the wasabi vinaigrette. You can garnish with lime zest, lemon zest, tomato, chives and cilantro.

Serves: 2-4

Serving Suggestion: Chilled Sake

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Note:

Print the recipe and bring it to the restaurant for a complimentary drink. (Valid one month after the air date)

Nami Sushi and Grill
17007 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
954-450-2388

www.mynamisushigrill.com/

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