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  3. Grilled Ahi Tuna with Lemony Labneh

Grilled Ahi Tuna with Lemony Labneh

By Myo QuinnPublished: Jun 11, 2021
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grilled ahi tuna
Kathryn Wirsing
Yields:
2
Total Time:
15 mins
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Labneh is a Middle Eastern strained yogurt that’s creamy, tangy, and thicker than Greek yogurt (although in a cinch, the perfect substitute—just make sure it’s the full-fat version). It’s rich and luscious, so it takes kindly to basically anything grilled and charred, like ahi tuna and broccolini.  

The lemony labneh can be made a day ahead, though the lemon will mellow. If that’s the case, add more lemon juice to taste right before serving.  

Tuna has a delicate texture that is better off cooked until rare (or medium-rare, if you must). On a very hot grill, it’ll take less than 2 minutes per side. As it grills, do not lift or shift it around. Use a sturdy spatula to help gently lift and flip it just once. 

Have you made this recipe? Let us know how you liked it in the comments below. 

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup

     labneh or full-fat Greek yogurt

  • 1/3 cup

    finely chopped chives

  • 2

    cloves garlic, minced 

  • 2 tsp.

    lemon zest

  • 1 Tbsp.

    fresh lemon juice

  • 1 1/2 tsp.

    kosher salt, divided

  • 3 Tbsp.

    extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1/4 tsp.

     freshly ground black pepper

  • 2

    (6-oz.) ahi tuna steaks, about 1 1/2"-thick

  • 10 oz.

    broccolini or broccoli, tough stems trimmed

  • 1/4 tsp.

    crushed red pepper

Directions

    1. Step 1In a small bowl, combine labneh, chives, garlic, lemon zest and juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. 
    2. Step 2Preheat grill to high heat. Season tuna steaks with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Grill no more than 2 minutes per side, until lightly charred but not cooked through. 
    3. Step 3In a large bowl, toss broccolini with 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and crushed red pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 5 minutes. 
    4. Step 4To serve, spread a generous bed of labneh onto a plate, top with tuna steaks, and nestle broccolini next to it.  
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