Puffy Poke Tuna Tacos Recipes

MAUI AHI POKE

Steps:

• Cut Ahi into at least 1/2" cubes - set aside & refrigerate.
• Combine all other ingredients in a large glass bowl & refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• When ready to serve toss Ahi and other ingredients together.
• Serve on chilled platter with chopsticks or toothpicks.

PUFFY TACO SHELLS

Steps:

• Mix masa harina, salt, and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water together in a bowl using your fingertips until dough forms and pulls away from the sides, 2 or 3 minutes. Form into a firm, flattened ball and divide into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball. Keep dough balls covered with a damp paper towel as you fry them, one at a time.
• Place dough ball between 2 sheets of plastic or a split open zip top bag. Flatten to form a small circle about 1/8 to 3/16 inch thick.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, slide in the first circle. Very carefully baste hot oil over the top of the shell with a spoon to keep oil circulating over the top surface. When shell has puffed (after about 15 seconds), cook another few seconds and flip it over and cook another 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat for each shell.
• When shells are still warm and pliable, gently push down puffed tops to create room for the fillings and slightly crease the shells for folding.
• Fill with your favorite taco fixings and serve while shells are still warm.

BEST FISH TACOS EVER!

Steps:

• Chop tuna steaks into half inch cubes. Mix together tuna steak cubes, ginger, soy sauce, jalapeño, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a bowl. Let tuna sit in fridge for 30 minutes.
• Mix cabbage with kosher salt, lime juice and zest.
• Mix mayo, Cajun mayo and hot sauce in a bowl.
• For Fried Taco Shells: Heat canola oil in pan so that is covers the whole skillet. Put one half of the corn tortilla in the oil and hold the other half up with kitchen tongs. After 20-30 seconds, flip the tortilla so the other half is in the oil and hold the fried half up with kitchen tongs. Fry for 20-30 seconds. Once tortilla is golden and puffed lay it out teepee-style on a paper towel to cool and dry. Repeat with all tortillas.
• For Baked Taco Shells: Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds. Spray each tortilla with cooking spray and drape them individually over two oven racks. Cook for 7-10 minutes or until crispy.
• When tortillas are cooled, fill each tortilla with a tablespoon of the spicy mayo, ½ cup green cabbage, a couple chunks tuna steaks, and a couple slices of avocado. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

AHI POKE BASIC

Steps:

• In a medium size non-reactive bowl, combine Ahi, soy sauce, green onions, sesame oil, sesame seeds, chili pepper, and macadamia nuts; mix well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

TUNA TACOS

Steps:

• For the ginger pickled carrots: Combine the sugar, vinegar and 2 cups water in a pot and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Pour into a plastic container and let cool completely.
• Once cooled, add the carrots and ginger to the pickling liquid¿make sure they are completely covered by the liquid. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before using (24 hours is best).
• For the sweet potato puree: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pierce the skins of the sweet potatoes and bake until tender, about 45 minutes. (Leave the oven on for heating up the tortillas.)
• Once cooked, cut the sweet potatoes in half and scoop the flesh into a food processor. Add the butter and honey and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Hold hot until ready to plate.
• For the tuna: Combine the Cajun seasoning and salt, and mix. Sprinkle the tuna pieces with the spice mixture. Heat a large saute pan over high heat until the pan begins to smoke. Add the grapeseed oil to the pan and then sear the tuna on two sides, leaving it rare in the center. Remove the tuna from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes.
• For the guacamole: Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl. Add the red onions, tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice, and mash with a fork to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• To build the taco: Heat the tortillas in the oven just until warm, not crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the sweet potato puree onto each tortilla. Add a piece of tuna, then top with about 1 ounce of the pickled carrots and 1 tablespoon of the guacamole. Garnish with two sprigs of cilantro and serve.

FISH TACOS RECIPE

Steps:

• Start with the celery slaw: Slice the celery and green onions and place them in a medium bowl. Add the vinegar and honey, then stir in 1/3 teaspoon of salt, and pepper to taste. Stir well and set aside.
• Mix the barbecue sauce and pepper sauce in a second bowl. Cut the Ahi tuna into small 1/2-inch cubes and sprinkle with salt. If you like your tortillas warm and puffy, flash fry them before cooking the Ahi.
• Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add half the Ahi and sear for 30-60 seconds per side, flipping once, for a rare to medium-rare interior. Once the Ahi is cooked to your liking, pour in half the buffalo barbecue sauce and toss. Scoop the ahi onto a plate, wipe out the skillet, and repeat with the remaining Ahi.
• To serve: Scoop celery slaw into warm tortillas, top the slaw with the buffalo barbecue ahi, then sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese. Serve warm.

PUFFY POKE TUNA TACOS

Steps:

• For the tuna: Rinse and pat dry tuna loin, then trim off any connective tissue and cut loin into 1/4-inch cubes. Place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate.
• Add hoisin, ponzu, fish sauce and oyster sauce to a separate bowl and mix well, then add star anise. Add the cubed tuna to the sauce bowl and gently fold sauce and tuna together. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
• For the tacos: Put onion into a bowl with the beet and vinegar, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Slice avocado into 12 pieces and cover. Add mayo and chipotle to a food processor and blend for 3 minutes, then set aside.
• Add canola oil to a large deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, add a flour tortilla. Flip after 15 seconds and remove to a tray lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
• Arrange 3 tortillas on a cutting board and add a slice of avocado to each. Follow with some cubed tuna, pickled onions and beets and chipotle aioli, then sprinkle with french-fried onions and black sesame seeds. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining ingredients.

AHI TUNA TACOS

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together zest and juice from the orange, lemon and lime. Mix in the soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, shallot, garlic, parsley, ginger and black pepper.
• Place tuna steaks in a resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over and seal. Let stand at room temperature 10-15 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat excess moisture from tuna steaks with paper towels. Place in skillet and sear uncovered for 1 minute. Carefully flip tuna steaks over and sear for 1 minute more.
• Transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice the tuna.
• Serve with warm tortillas, Asian Red Cabbage Slaw, Cilantro Pistachio Pesto, Yum Yum Sauce, sesame seeds, sliced jalapeno, fresh cilantro and squeeze of lime. Enjoy!