One of Maui's treasured restaurants is Nick's Fishmarket in the Fairmont Kealani Maui. Since it opened its doors in 1998, Nick's Fishmarket has won numerous awards, including the revered Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence. Nick's Fishmarket has also won many other "bests" by local publications, such as "Best Special Occasion Restaurant" by the readers of Maui No Ka Oi Magazine.
Over the years, Nick's Fishmarket has been known for it's innovative, classic cuisine and fresh seafood. The accompanying wine list features vintages from Italy, France, Germany and California which are chosen to compliment the cuisine. Known for the romantic setting, Nicks Fishmarket offers indoor and outdoor dining--I'd recommend sitting outdoors under the vine-covered trellis--perfect for watching the stars.
I'm so pleased that Gene Sarmiento, Senior Executive Chef for Nick's Fishmarket, has elected to share their sublime recipe for Steamed Onaga with Pineapple Ponzu, Buckwheat Soba Noodles & Sizzling Peanut Oil:
STEAMED ONAGA
With Pineapple Ponzu, Buckwheat Soba Noodles & Sizzling Peanut Oil
| Ingredients | ||||
| 10 oz | Onaga | Filet, skin on | ||
| 4 oz | Buckwheat Soba Noodles | Cooked according to directions | ||
| 2 oz | Pohole Fern Shoots | Steamed | ||
| 2 oz | Pineapple | Thinly sliced | ||
| 2 oz | Fresh Hearts of Palm | Thinly sliced | ||
| 1 oz | Green Onion | Thinly sliced | ||
| 1 oz | Kula Onion | Thinly sliced | ||
| 1 oz | Cilantro | Chopped | ||
| 2 oz | Cherry Tomatoes | Sliced in half | ||
| 1/4 oz | Red Japaleno | Seeded & diced | ||
| 5 oz | Pineapple Ponzu | See recipe below | ||
| 5 oz | Peanut Oil | Sizzling | ||
| To taste | Salt & Pepper | |||
| Ponzu Recipe | ||||
| 1 btl | Yuzu | |||
| 2 cups | Dashi | |||
| 2 cans | Pineapple Juice | |||
| 2 cups | Rice Wine Vinegar | |||
| 6 cups | Mirin or Sake | |||
| 1 cup | Yamasa Soy Sauce | |||
| Method: | |
| * | Season fish w/ salt & pepper. Top fish with thinly sliced pineapple. |
| * | Place fish in the steamer until done. |
| * | Place 5 ounces of the heated ponzu in the bowl you'll be using for service. Add the soba noodles and top with the Kula onions, steamed fern shoots, then the fish. |
| * | Mix cilantro, green onion, hearts of palm and jalapeno and place on top of the fish. |
| * | Pour sizzling peanut oil over the dish |
Steamed Onaga is courtesy of Nick's Fishmarket
at the Fairmont Kealani Maui
Wailea Alanui Drive
Wailea, HI 96753
808.879.7224 • www.tristarrestaurants.com/nicks