Pesce Mafia Recipe

Name: Pesce Mafia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 14 lb pancetta (chopped); 3 small onions (sliced very thin); ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 dash cayenne; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large tuna steaks; 2 bay leaves (ground); salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste); ¼ cup dry white wine

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
14 lb pancetta (chopped)
3 small onions (sliced very thin)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 dash cayenne
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large tuna steaks
2 bay leaves (ground)
salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)
¼ cup dry white wine

1
Heat oil in a skillet.
2
Add pancetta.
3
Brown well.
4
Remove with a slotted spoon.
5
Set aside.
6
Reheat skillet.
7
Add the onions.
8
Cook 5 minutes.
9
Add the salt and vinegar.
10
Let evaporate.
11
Stir in the sugar, cayenne and pancetta.
12
Keep warm.
13
Heat oil in another skillet.
14
Rub tuna with the bay leaves, salt and pepper.
15
Sear 2 minutes each side.
16
Add wine.
17
Cover.
18
Cook 30 seconds.
19
Place on plates.
20
Top with onions.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 14 lb pancetta (chopped), 3 small onions (sliced very thin), ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pesce Mafia falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pesce Mafia

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