Mango Ahi

• 4 small-medium ahi steaks
• 2 large ripe mangoes, sliced
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• Lemon Juice - approx. from 1 lemon
• 2 oz. cashews, crushed
• 1 oz crushed black pepper
• 1/2 tbsp. cayenne papper (optional, adds a hint of spice)
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, sliced
• 6 tbsp. olive oil
• cilantro for garnish, optional

1. Slice the mango in approx. 1/4" slices and set aside.
2. Crush the cashews, and combine with the black pepper,cayenne, salt, lemon juice, and first portion of olive oil (2 oz.) Roll the ahi in this mixture, sometimes it helps if you take the mixture in your hands and press it against the steaks. It should stick fairly well, but takes a few passes to get coated thoroughly.
3. Slice the shallots and mince the garlic.
4. Place medium saute pan on medium/high heat heat for approximately 2 minutes, then add the olive oil. Reduce the heat to medium to keep it from burning. After about 1 minute more, add the garlic and shallots, swirling the pan so they don't stick, and then go ahead and add the ahi steaks. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, sliding the pan occasionally so they don't stick either.
5. Remove the ahi and slice it immediately, about 4 or 5 slices per steak. It will be very pink on the inside, which is good. Arrange one steak per plate, placing mango slices between the slices of ahi to constrast the beautiful colors and robust flavors.
6. Garnish with cilantro if desired for even more flavor and color; I love it this way, my nieces do not.
7. A nice light salad might go nicely with this dish, but it makes a lovely and filling entree on its own.

mangoes, olive oil, lemon juice, cashews, black pepper, cayenne papper, salt, clove garlic, shallot, olive oil, cilantro

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/mango-ahi-1201466 (may not work)