Seared Togarashi Spiced Ahi with Aiea Watercress and Blood Orange Salad
Darryl Fujita (Sullivan Family Kitchen Chef)
Darryl Fujita (Sullivan Family Kitchen Chef)
Recipe - Foodland Farms Mauna Lani
Seared Togarashi Spiced Ahi with Aiea Watercress and Blood Orange Salad
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time15 Minutes
Ingredients
Ahi Blocks, 2 Blocks (5-6 Ounces each)
Togarashi, 1 Tablespoon
Kosher Salt, 1 Tablespoon
Canola Oil, 2 Tablespoons
Aiea Watercress, 2 Cups
Blood or Navel Orange, 2 Oranges
Sesame Oil, 1/4 Cup
Toasted Sesame Seeds, 2 Tablespoons
Directions
Ingredients
- 2 ahi blocks, 5 to 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon togarashi
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 cups Aiea watercress, 2 inch cuts
- 2 blood orange or navel orange, juice and segments
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Directions for Seared Ahi:
- Lightly dust 1 side of the Ahi Blocks with togarashi and a touch of kosher salt.
- Preheat a skillet to medium high heat, add canola oil, pan should be lightly smoking.
- Sear only the side with togarashi, 1/4 of the way through.
- Using a very sharp knife, slice into 1/2 inch sections.
Directions for Aiea Watercress and Blood Orange Salad:
- Combine watercress, orange segments, juice from orange, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and a touch of Kosher salt.
- Gently toss.
To plate:
- Place the salad on a serving platter and shingle seared ahi on top.
- Drizzle ahi with remaining juices from salad and top with a few of the orange segments.
15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Fresh Ahi Sashimi, Block, 1 Pound
$40.99 avg/ea$40.99/lb
S&B Nanami Togarashi Chili Pepper, 0.52 Ounce
$3.99$7.67/oz
Morton Coarse Kosher Salt, 16 Ounce
$4.69$0.29/oz
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Watercress, Local, 1 Ounce
$7.79$7.79/oz
Navel Orange, 0.5 Pound
Member Price
$1.15 avg/ea was $1.80 avg/ea$2.29/lb
Family Pure Sesame Oil, 12 Ounce
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$7.19 was $8.49$0.60/oz
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Directions
Ingredients
- 2 ahi blocks, 5 to 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon togarashi
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 cups Aiea watercress, 2 inch cuts
- 2 blood orange or navel orange, juice and segments
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Directions for Seared Ahi:
- Lightly dust 1 side of the Ahi Blocks with togarashi and a touch of kosher salt.
- Preheat a skillet to medium high heat, add canola oil, pan should be lightly smoking.
- Sear only the side with togarashi, 1/4 of the way through.
- Using a very sharp knife, slice into 1/2 inch sections.
Directions for Aiea Watercress and Blood Orange Salad:
- Combine watercress, orange segments, juice from orange, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and a touch of Kosher salt.
- Gently toss.
To plate:
- Place the salad on a serving platter and shingle seared ahi on top.
- Drizzle ahi with remaining juices from salad and top with a few of the orange segments.