Maui Onion Crusted Seared Ahi Recipe

Name: Maui Onion Crusted Seared Ahi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 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; 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)

Servings: persons

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
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
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)

1
Apple Cider-Soy Butter Vinaigrette:
2
Mix the vinegar and cider in a sauce pan over medium heat.
3
Reduce to 1/2 cup.
4
Just before serving, add cold butter and margarine in small quantities while mixing over medium heat.
5
Place in a blender and pulse for just a second or two.
6
Caramelized Onion:
7
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.
8
Vanilla Bean Rice:
9
Saute rice over medium heat with vanilla bean, shallots, butter, white wine (if using). Add clam broth.
10
Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
11
Cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, approximately 20 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff.
12
Seared Ahi:
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet.
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Roll ahi filet in dehydrated crushed onion.
15
Sear on all sides until browned.
16
Slice against grain of fish for serving.
17
Plating:
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Serve on a large plate with rice in the center, top with fish and a tablespoon of caramelized onion.
19
Drizzle sauce over and around fish and garnish with chopped chives and sesame seeds.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Maui Onion Crusted Seared Ahi 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.

Maui Onion Crusted Seared Ahi

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