Grilled Tuna with Herbed Aïoli

By sadams1001

Serve with: Steamed new potatoes and mixed green salad with a citrus vinaigrette. Dessert: A lemon tart from the bakery.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 4 7-ounce tuna steaks (each about 1 inch thick)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from epicurious.com

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together first 6 ingredients in shallow dish for marinade. Place mayonnaise in separate small bowl. Whisk in 1 1/2 tablespoons marinade. Set aioli aside.

Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Place fish in marinade in dish, turning to coat evenly. Marinate 1 hour at room temperature, turning fish occasionally.

Oil grill rack. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill fish to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. Top fish with aioli and serve.