Party of 2

We are spending this Super Bowl Sunday at home!  I was in the mood for appetizers tonight versus a large meal.  I decided on 3 appetizers: a "meat-za", ahi tuna with aioli, and a proscioutto/mozzarella roll-up.  The pizza was simple.  Italian sausage, sliced pepperoni, mushrooms, Boboli thin crust, shredded mozzarella, and a little Prego.  Cook at 450 for 10 minutes.  I cheated and bought a pre-made prosciutto/mozzarella roll-up and sliced it!  By far the party favorite (ha ha!) was the ahi tuna.  This is so simple and I've served it at many parties and even as an app for a wedding shower we threw last year.  If you are a ahi tuna lover you can't make too many of these.  I've never had any leftover at a party when I've served them.  Here's what you'll need:

For the tuna:
2  ahi tuna steaks
French bread rounds (or you can cut them yourself)

For the aioli:
1/2 cup mayo (give or take)
1 garlic clove, finely minced
juice of 1/2 a lemon
s & p
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Allow the tuna steaks to come to room temperature.  If you have bought frozen tuna steaks allow them to thaw completely.  Sear 1-2 minutes per side (depending on how raw you'd like the fish) and then set on a plate in the frig for 10-15 minutes.  *I find that the tuna slices better when slightly chilled* 

Make the aioli in a small food processor.  Remove the tuna from the frig and slice into 1/4 inch thick slices with a sharp knife.  Spread a little bit of the aioli on each piece of bread and then top with a small piece of tuna.  ENJOY! 

My favorite pic (used a setting that only shows the red color)

Deliciousness!