Pan Seared Ahi Steak w/ Green Peppercorn Sauce, Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Garden Island Coffee Rub
Created for Aloha Spice by Kaua'i Chef, Michael Simpson
Serves Two
Pan Seared Ahi
Ingredients:
- 2 6 oz. cuts of fresh ahi tuna approx. 3/4 inch thick
- 3-4 Tbsp Garden Island Coffee Rub
- 3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Cracked black pepper
Directions:
- Pat ahi steaks dry using a paper towel
- Marinate the tuna “steaks” using 1 tbsp olive oil. Rub on both sides, then season with Garden Island Coffee Rub
- Chill Ahi for at least one hour
- Heat olive oil over high heat in a sauté pan until hot, but not smoking.
- Add Ahi to pan and sear 60 to 90 seconds on each side, to medium rare
- Plate and serve with a dollop of the Whipped Sweet Potatoes
- Spoon a generous garnish of Green Peppercorn Sauce over each fish
Green Peppercorn Sauce
Ingredients:
- 4 Tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 shallot minced
- 3 Tbsp brandy
- 2 Tbsp green peppercorns slightly crushed
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- Kuakea White Hawaiian Sea Salt
- Cracked black pepper
Directions:
- In a small saucepan (preferably copper or stainless steel), reduce the shallot and vinegar over medium heat
- Lift pain away from heat and add the brandy
- Return to stove and allow it to flame / burn off the alcohol
- Reduce the heat.
- Add green peppercorns and red wine, cook until reduced in volume by 2/3
- Add the stock and reduce once more
- Finish with the cream stirring and simmer for a few minutes to reduce and thicken
- Away from the heat stir in the butter and season the sauce to liking
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients:
- 2 golden sweet potatoes or if you have access, Okinawan purple sweet potatoes
- 2 cups hot milk
- 4 oz unsalted butter
- Kuakea White Hawaiian Sea Salt and Black pepper to taste
Directions:
- Peel and cut the potatoes in even chunks
- Fill medium size stock pot with cold water, add salt
- Add potatoes, and bring to a low boil
- Boil until soft
- Drain and use potato masher or mixer to process until smooth
- While still hot whisk in the hot milk and butter
- Season to taste and serve