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We’re Cooking: Seared Tuna with Avocado, Wasabi and Mango

Gary and I had the great opportunity to cook a charity dinner the other evening benefiting Dallas Uncorked in preparation for our 10th anniversary.  Starting with Bellinis and Bikinis, then moving on to a crisp, light and tropical fruit filled Raymond Vineyards Chardonnayfrom Napa Valley paired with this light and elegant appetizer of seared tuna on a creamy, airy avocado, ginger and wasabi…

This a mid week pic-me-up post. It is not even a recipe, but a combination of ingredients that will make your mouth sing in delight. Spicy cayenne, sweet, juicy pineapple, and fresh cilantro are and odd combo for sure, but when I stumbled upon this website, I new it was one to put to the test. Delicious, yes! Fresh, yes! A must try, for sure!

To make you don't need to really measure ingredients, but feel it out as you go. Feeling adventurers? Add more cayenne. Feeling fresh? Add more cilantro! Cut 1 cup fresh pineapple into chunks, sprinkle with a dash of cayenne, flaky sea salt, and a drizzle of olive oil. Add a several chopped cilantro leaves, and mix with a spoon. Eat immediately!