Ahi Tuna with Curried Summer Squash, Chayote Slaw,

Name: Ahi Tuna with Curried Summer Squash, Chayote Slaw, and Coconut Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium summer squash, peeled; 1/2 sweet onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic sliced; 1/4 cup grapeseed oil; 1/2 tablespoon curry powder; 2 kaffir lime leaves; 6 ounces coconut milk; 18 ounces chicken stock; 1 teaspoon ginger juice; Salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup julienned chayote squash; 1 cup julienned canary melon; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted); 2 ounces orange reduction; 5 ounces diced ahi; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon sliced scallion; Salt; 6 ounces heavy cream; 6 ounces coconut milk; 1/4 cup toasted coconut; 12 ounces ahi tuna loin; 12 Thai basil leaves

Servings: persons

3 medium summer squash, peeled
1/2 sweet onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic sliced
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
1/2 tablespoon curry powder
2 kaffir lime leaves
6 ounces coconut milk
18 ounces chicken stock
1 teaspoon ginger juice
Salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup julienned chayote squash
1 cup julienned canary melon
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted)
2 ounces orange reduction
5 ounces diced ahi
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sliced scallion
Salt
6 ounces heavy cream
6 ounces coconut milk
1/4 cup toasted coconut
12 ounces ahi tuna loin
12 Thai basil leaves

1
Curried Squash: Place sliced squash, onion, and garlic into a saucepan and sweat with grapeseed oil.
2
Stir in curry powder, add lime leaves, coconut milk, and stock.
3
Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.
4
Remove lime leaves and blend.
5
Finish by seasoning with ginger juice, salt, and ground cumin.
6
Chill.
7
Chayote Slaw: Toss all ingredients together and season with salt.
8
Ahi Poke: Toss together in a bowl.
9
Chill.
10
Coconut Cream: Reduce cream.
11
Add milk and reduce.
12
Add toasted coconut.
13
Chill.
14
Ahi Tuna: Char the tuna loin in a wok, remove from a pan, and let rest.
15
Place poke, charred tuna (sliced) and slaw in a bowl.
16
Pour in squash puree and garnish with coconut cream and basil.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium summer squash, peeled, 1/2 sweet onion, sliced, 2 cloves garlic sliced, 1/4 cup grapeseed oil, and more.

Yes, Ahi Tuna with Curried Summer Squash, Chayote Slaw, and Coconut Cream falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ahi Tuna with Curried Summer Squash, Chayote Slaw, and Coconut Cream

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