Pan Seared Tuna with Rice Pilaf, Carmelized Onions and Fresh Asparagus

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Pan Seared Tuna with Rice Pilaf, Carmelized Onions and Fresh Asparagus

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Adapted from the recipe
Pan-Seared Tuna with Lime Pepper Crust

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This is a special fillet of Tuna. I traded some of my Maple Syrup for some seafood and it is delicious!

And Asparagus from our gardens...

First, I need to get my rice pilaf started.

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Chicken Stock, Onion, Garlic, Pasta and Rice


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First, sauteé the onions and garlic in butter for approximately 5 minutes.

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Now add spaghetti pieces or noodles, stirring for about 2 minutes.

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Next add your washed rice and cook for a few more minutes.

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Looking good!

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Add your heated chicken stock all at once.

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I love the sizzle and steam when the stock hits the bottom of the pan.

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When you have the rice simmering cover it with a tight lid and let it cook slowly for 10-25 minutes.

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Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes before lifting the cover and fluffing your rice.

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I wanted to carmelize some onions for this meal so I used some Vidalia onions.
These onions were just recently harvested and a Georgia Squirrel sent me some.
Thank you so much, they are very delicious...


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In the skillet with melted butter.

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A little salt and pepper

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And a pinch of Maple Sugar (optional) and garlic slices.

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The sugars and juices are beginning to release from the onions.

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These are looking good but not quite ready yet.

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Carmelized!

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Grating the limes for the Tuna.

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Thoroughly mix your lime zest with your herbs and spices.

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Coat your Tuna steaks on all sides.

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Sear your Tuna in a hot skillet until brown, flip and sear the other side.

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These are just about done. Be very careful not to overcook.

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Delicious!

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Oh my! Looks so delicious!!!

I thought with rice pilaf, I had to toast them in the iron skillet until they turn lt brown and add water and butter to it. Besides it looks delicious!

I love salmon! They are so easy to overcook and I hated the hard dry flesh that cooks always overdo.
 
Hey frugal
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I am glad you enjoyed the tuna we are already into the 2nd 1/2 gallon of syrup. it is fantastic. I am hoping to do several trips this upcoming fall and winter so hopefully there will be more
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If you lived in Vermont it would be real easy to get an invite! I guess you can tell that sport eating is one of my favorite activities...
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Excellent. I'm using Maple Syrup in a brine for some guinea hens that I'm smoking later today. It's so versatile.

Just drop me a note. My new smokehouse is finished and I'll be building my firebox this week. I'll be looking for some quality fish to smoke.

I hardly ever go into a grocery store, maybe once a year and probably less than that. I always check out the seafood section. The last couple of times I was amazed to find that most of the seafood was from third world countries. Nothing I'd eat...

This is a very busy time of year around the homestead. I dressed out some birds on Friday and have a big pot of Chicken Stock simmering on the stove. It smells awesome!

---john
 

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