Fennel-Crusted Ahi Tuna with Lemon Aïoli Over Couscous

Name: Fennel-Crusted Ahi Tuna with Lemon Aïoli Over Couscous
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 kilograms ahi tuna steaks (about 1 1/4 inches thick); 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 carrot, peeled, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 473 milliliters couscous; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh chives; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh dill; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 4 garlic cloves, minced, divided; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 79 milliliters mayonnaise; 118 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 59 milliliters chopped red onion; 227 grams sugar snap peas; 532 milliliters water

Fennel-Crusted Ahi Tuna with Lemon Aïoli Over Couscous might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. Watching your figure? This dairy free and pescatarian recipe has 763 calories, 53g of protein, and 37g of fat per serving. A mixture of lemon juice, peppercorns, mayonnaise, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy small skillet. Toast over medium heat until fragrant, shaking skillet occasionally, about 3 minutes. Grind spice mixture in spice grinder.

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Toast

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Transfer to bowl; mix in 1 teaspoon salt.

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Salt

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Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, and half of garlic in small bowl. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store spice mixture airtight at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate lemon aioli.)

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Whisk

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Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add carrot and onion and sauté until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.

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Onion

Add thyme and remaining garlic and sauté 1 minute.

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Thyme

Add 2 1/4 cups water and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to boil.

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Add sugar snap peas and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transfer peas to plate. Immediately add couscous to water in skillet and stir to combine. Cover and remove from heat.

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Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork.

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Couscous

Transfer to bowl and cool completely.

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Mix in sugar snap peas and dill. Season to taste with pepper. (Couscous can be made 2 hours ahead.

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Let stand at room temperature.)

Prepare barbecue (high heat). Coat tuna with 6 tablespoons oil.

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Sprinkle with spice mixture. Grill tuna until seared outside and rare in center, about 4 minutes per side. Refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Spoon couscous onto plates. Top with tuna and drizzle with lemon aioli.

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Servings:

1kilograms

ahi tuna steaks (about 1 1/4 inches thick)1teaspoon

whole black peppercorns 1

carrot, peeled, coarsely chopped 1teaspoon

coriander seeds 473milliliters

couscous 2teaspoons

fennel seeds 3Tbsps

chopped fresh chives 2Tbsps

chopped fresh dill 2teaspoons

chopped fresh thyme 4

garlic cloves, minced, divided 2teaspoons

kosher salt, divided 2Tbsps

fresh lemon juice 79milliliters

mayonnaise 118milliliters

extra-virgin olive oil, divided 59milliliters

chopped red onion 227grams

sugar snap peas 532milliliters

water

Recommended wine: Merlot, Pinot Noir, Rose Wine

Merlot, Pinot Noir, and rosé Wine are great choices for Ahi Tuna. Though fish is often paired with white wine, 'meatier' fish like ahi tuna can absolutely go with red wine. A Rosé will also pair nicely, particularly if your ahi tunan is prepared with ingredients better suited to a white wine. One wine you could try is Rabble Merlot. It has 4.1 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 20 dollars.