Maui Onion Crusted Seared Ahi

• 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:
13. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet.
14. Roll ahi filet in dehydrated crushed onion.
15. Sear on all sides until browned.
16. Slice against grain of fish for serving.
17. Plating:
18. 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.

ahi fillets, maui onions, maui onions, olive oil, salt, vanilla bean rice, shallot, unsalted butter, jasmine rice, clam broth, vanilla bean, apple cider, apple cider, apple cider vinegar, soy margarine, unsalted butter, chives, black sesame

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/maui-onion-crusted-seared-ahi-501462 (may not work)