Maui Onion Crusted Seared Ahi
- Ready In:
- 1hr 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 16 ounces ahi fillets, premium grade
- 12 ounces maui onions, sliced thin, then dehydrated and crushed
- 16 ounces maui onions, caramelized
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt and pepper
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Vanilla Bean Rice
- 1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 3 cups clam broth (or use 2 1/2 cups of the broth and 4 ounces white wine) or 3 cups fish stock (or use 2 1/2 cups of the broth and 4 ounces white wine)
- 1 vanilla bean, split
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Apple Cider-Soy Butter Vinaigrette
- 2 cups apple cider, filtered
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 8 ounces soy margarine, chilled and cubed
- 2 ounces unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 ounce chives, finely chopped
- black sesame seed (optional)
directions
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Apple Cider-Soy Butter Vinaigrette:
- 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.
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Caramelized Onion:
- Over medium high heat cook onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy bottom braiser or sauce pan, constantly stirring until onions caramelize, then set aside.
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Vanilla Bean Rice:
- Saute rice over medium heat with vanilla bean, shallots, butter, white wine (if using). Add clam broth.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, approximately 20 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff.
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Seared Ahi:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet.
- Roll ahi filet in dehydrated crushed onion.
- Sear on all sides until browned.
- Slice against grain of fish for serving.
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Plating:
- Serve on a large plate with rice in the center, top with fish and a tablespoon of caramelized onion.
- Drizzle sauce over and around fish and garnish with chopped chives and sesame seeds.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
lazyme
Grapeview, Washington
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