Shrimp marinated in lime juice and Hawaiian sea salt, mixed with shaved coconut, cantaloupe, cucumber, and coconut milk. This recipe is a sweeter, fruitier take on the traditional Tahitian dish poisson cru. Poisson cru, literally meaning raw fish, is a Tahitian dish much like Latin American ceviche. It consists of raw fish or seafood marinated […]
Pan-seared halibut with long beans, bean thread noodles, and a coconut citrus sauce. This is a light summer dish with a hint of spice and lots of fresh basil. The recipe does call for a couple of specialty ingredients that may be hard to find. I have included information on these ingredients and substitutions below. […]
Prosciutto wrapped ono fillets served with pan-seared ricotta gnudi and basil cream. Wahoo, or ono as it is called here in Hawaii, is a tropical fish with firm white flesh and mild flavor. Almost any white fish can be substituted for this recipe. I would suggest halibut, cod, or sea bass if ono is unavailable. […]
This is not your average tuna melt. Sure it has all the basics toasted bread, tuna, and cheese. It also has homemade aioli, olive tapenade, caramelized onions, and peppers. Start by making the tapenade and the aioli. The flavors in both of these items need time to marry and develop. All of the ingredients for […]
When I was working in restaurants this was one of my favorite “go-to” meals for the staff. Poke bowls are simple to make and everyone is always excited to eat them. This can be served in individual bowls, buffet-style, or set up with all the toppings on the side for people to create their own. […]
This is one of my favorite ahi dishes. It has tons of flavor and it’s pretty simple to make. The blackening spice is fairly traditional with two exceptions. I add coffee and sugar. The coffee adds a deeper flavor and some smokiness. The sugar not only adds a little sweetness but also creates a nice […]
