Fennel-Crusted Ahi Tuna with Lemon Aoli Over Couscous

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 cups couscous
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• ½ pound sugar snap peas
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 3 tablespoons fresh chives
• + 10 more ingredients
• • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¹/₃ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 ¼ cups water
  • ¼ cup red onion
  • 2 ½ pounds ahi tuna steaks (about 1 1/4 inches thick)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • 1 carrot
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

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. Transfer to bowl; mix in 1 teaspoon salt. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, and half of garlic in small bowl. (Can b...

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