Maui Onion & Sesame Seed Crusted Seared Ahi
serves 4
INGREDIENTS (AHI)
| 4 6 oz | Premium Ahi Tuna Steaks, "sashimi grade", filleted, fully trimmed and cut like a "center cut" fillet steak, about 2 inches thick. |
| 12 oz | Maui Onions, sliced thick, then dehydrated and crushed |
| 16 oz | Maui Onions, sliced and caramelized (see below) |
| 3 tbsp. | Olive Oil |
| 1 tbsp. | Sesame seeds, not toasted |
| Salt and Pepper to taste |
METHOD
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For caramelized onions, over medium high heat, cook sliced onions with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy bottom braiser or sauce pan, constantly stirring until onions caramelize, then set aside. |
| * | For Ahi, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Roll Ahi filet in dehydrated crushed onions and sesame seeds. Sear on all sides until browned, rare to medium rare temperature preferred. |
INGREDIENTS (VANILLA BEAN JASMINE RICE)
| 1 tbsp. | Shallots, finely chopped |
| 1 tbsp. | Unsalted Butter |
| 1 cup | Premium Jasmine Rice |
| 2 cups | Clam or Fish Broth |
| 1 each | Tahitian Vanilla Bean, split |
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Cook rice over medium heat with vanilla bean, shallots, butter and clam broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff. |
INGREDIENTS (APPLE CIDER-SOY BUTTER VINAIGRETTE)
| 2 cups | Filtered Apple Juice |
| 2 cups | Apple Cider Vinegar |
| 1 cup | White Balsamic Vinegar |
| 4 oz. | Soy Margarine, chilled and cubed |
| 2 oz. | Unsalted Butter, chilled and cubed |
| 1 oz. | Chives, finely chopped |
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Mix the vinegar and cider in a sauce pan over medium heat. Reduce to 1/2 cup. |
| * | Just before serving, add cold butter and margarine in small quantities while mixing over medium heat. Place in a blender and pulse for just a second or two. |
| * | Season to taste |
PLATING
Serve on a large plate, arrange the vanilla jasmine rice in the center, top with seared Ahi and a tablespoon of caramelized onions. Drizzle sauce over and around fish and garnish with chopped chives. Serve with freshly steamed vegetables of your choice. Organic baby carrots and roasted baby beets are our preferred choices.
This great recipe is courtesy of Lahaina Grill
127 Lahainaluna Road, Lahaina, HI 96761 * www.lahainagrill.com * 808-667-5117