Spiced Grilled Ahi with Local Tomato Salsa
Spiced Grilled Ahi with Local Tomato Salsa
A fresh take on a local favorite
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 1 jalapeño chile, stemmed
- 2 cups ripe local tomatoes (Ho Farms or Hamakua), diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
- 0.125 cup fresh lime juice plus juice of one lime
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 ahi steaks, 3/4 inch thick
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Roast garlic and jalapeño in a small, dry skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until soft (both will blacken in spots). Roast for 5 to 10 minutes for jalapeños, 15 minutes for garlic.
- Cool, then peel the garlic.
- Finely mince the garlic and jalapeño and mix in tomatoes.
- Rinse onion in a small strainer under cold water and drain.
- Stir in cilantro and mint.
- Add in lime juice and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with the teaspoon of salt.
- Place the ahi steaks on a platter and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Marinate with the juice of the one lime, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Coat grill with cooking spray and heat to high heat.
- Remove fish from marinade and place on grill.
- Cover grill and cook for 3 minutes.
- Uncover, flip fish, cover again and cook until fish is done (about 2 minutes more for medium-rare).
- Transfer fish to plates and spoon salsa on top.
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