CITRUS SEARED AHI WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
by CHEF MIKE LONGWORTH
REAL a gastropub, Honolulu
Citrus Rub:
1 Tlbs sugar
1 Tlbs salt
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. dried parsley
1 Tlbs lemon peel
1 tsp. black pepper
Mix all ingredients.
1 block ahi about 8 oz.
Orange peeled and cut into segments (or substitute a can of mandarin oranges)
4 oz. mixed greens
Orange Vinaigrette:
3 oz. orange juice concentrate
1 oz. vegetable oil
1 oz. white vinegar
Pinch of salt & pepper
Whip all ingredients together.
Roll ahi in citrus spice. Sear in a hot pan on all 4 sides, about 30 seconds each.
Let ahi cool. Slice into 1/4 slices. Mix greens with oranges and vinaigrette. Place in center of plate and position sliced ahi on top.