Gabe's Coffee-Crusted Hanger Steak with Apple, Fennel, and Herb Salad
1 bulb fennel, halved 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 pound hanger steak 1 tablespoon butter, cut in small pieces 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, or to tas… 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, or to taste 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, or to tast… 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts 2 tablespoons hot smoked paprika 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes 2 ½ tablespoons kosher salt 3 cloves garlic, smashed 3 sprigs fresh thyme 4 shallots, halved salt and ground black pepper to taste salt to taste ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup finely ground dark roast coffee beans ¼ cup ground ancho chile pepper ¼ cup pomegranate seeds ½ apple, cut into matchstick-size pieces ½ lemon, juiced
