Maui Onion And Sesame Seed Crusted Seared Ahi

Serves: 5

Floy Nolan

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

48

Sweetness

43

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 tbsps

Olive Oil

2 cups

Clam

1

Salt

Directions:

1

To prepare ahi: In a heavy bottom saucepan over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and add the sliced onion

2

Cook the onions, constantly stirring until onions caramelize

3

Set caramelized onions aside

4

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet

5

Roll the tuna in the dehydrated and crushed onions and sesame seeds

6

Sear on all sides until browned and to desired doneness (rare to medium-rare doneness is recommended)

7

To make Vanilla Bean Jasmine Rice: In a medium saucepot, cook rice over medium heat with vanilla bean, shallots, butter, and broth

8

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover the saucepot with a lid

9

Simmer until all of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked, about 8 minutes

10

Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork

11

To make Apple Cider-Soy Butter Vinaigrette: In a medium saucepan, combine both vinegars and apple juice over medium heat

12

Reduce the liquid mixture to 1/2 cup

13

Just before serving, stir in the cold butter and margarine in small quantities while whisking over medium heat

14

Place in a blender and blend for just a few seconds

15

Season with salt and pepper

16

Serve the tuna steaks alongside Jasmine rice and caramelized onions, drizzled with the vinaigrette and sprinkled with chives