Ahi Tuna Tartar with Sesame Asparagus Vinaigrette

• 8 ounces #1 ahi tuna, finely diced
• 2 dashes hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon fine chopped chives
• 1 teaspoon canola
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 bunch asparagus, blanched and refreshed
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds

1. In a chilled bowl, mix ingredients together.
2. Mold tuna into small towers either using a pvc pipe, ramekin or cut out can.
3. Cut 2-inch asparagus spears and save.
4. Take the rest of the asparagus and roughly chop.
5. In a blender, add 1/2 cup chopped asparagus with mustard and juice.
6. Blend at high speed and add oils.
7. Check for seasoning.
8. Toss spears in vinaigrette.
9. Place spears in a flat circle and top with tuna.
10. Drizzle a little of the vinaigrette on the plate.
11. Garnish with sesame seeds.

tuna, pepper sauce, chives, canola, salt, mustard, lemon, sesame oil, canola oil, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ahi-tuna-tartar-with-sesame-asparagus-vinaigrette-recipe.html (may not work)