Fennel Pollen–Crusted Albacore with Piperade
Servings
4people
Servings
4people
Ingredients
  • 1/4cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for serving
  • 1teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 bulbs fennel, cut into thin strips (1½ pounds before trimming)
  • 1 sweet yellow onion, cut into thin strips
  • 1pound sweet bell peppers (the more colors the better), cut into thin strips
  • 6 cloves garlic, cut paper thin
  • 2cups dry white wine
  • 2tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2teaspoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2teaspoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 large heirloom tomatoes (1½ pounds), cut into small chunks
  • Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange
  • 4(6-ounce) pole-and-line-caught albacore tuna pieces
  • 3tablespoons fennel pollen (or fennel seeds ground into powder)
  • 1cup small arugula leaves
Instructions
  1. Place a large, deep sauté pan over medium-high heat. Place ¼ cup oil in pan and add thyme, fennel, and onion; salt to taste. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add peppers and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add wine; boil until reduced by half. Remove from heat and add parsley, chives, mint, and basil. Add tomatoes and citrus zests. Season with salt and set aside to let flavors marry.
  2. Salt and pepper tuna; coat heavily with fennel pollen. Place a medium sauté pan on high heat. When pan is very hot, add a little oil, and then sear fish on all sides until crispy. (Use two pans, if necessary, to avoid crowding fish, and be careful not to overcook.)
  3. Divide pepper mixture (piperade) among four shallow bowls. Top with a little arugula. Place fish on top and enjoy immediately.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Fennel Pollen–Crusted Albacore with Piperade
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 150mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Dietary Fiber 10g 40%
Protein 43g 86%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

PER SERVING: 502 cal, 13g fat (9g mono, 2g poly, 2g sat ), 79mg chol, 43g protein, 33g carb, 10g fiber,150mg sodium