GRILLED TUNA WITH HERBED AIOLI

Grilled Tuna with Herbed Aioli image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories Fish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 c olive oil
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
2 tsp dried tarragon
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/3 c mayonnaise
4 tuna steaks, each about 1-inch thick (7 ounces each)

Steps:

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.
2. 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.
3. Oil grill rack. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill fish to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium.
4. Top fish with aioli and serve.