Seared Tuna With Olives, Capers, Peppers And Tomato Recipe

Name: Seared Tuna With Olives, Capers, Peppers And Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 lbs albacore tuna, cut into 1-inch wide strips; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced; 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon marjoram, minced; salt and pepper; 1 cup tomatoes, chopped, seeded, and peeled if you like; 1/2 cup kalamata olives or 1/2 cup other dark olive, pitted if you like; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (to taste); minced fresh basil; minced of fresh mint

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 lbs albacore tuna, cut into 1-inch wide strips
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, minced
1 teaspoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon marjoram, minced
salt and pepper
1 cup tomatoes, chopped, seeded, and peeled if you like
1/2 cup kalamata olives or 1/2 cup other dark olive, pitted if you like
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 pinch red pepper flakes (to taste)
minced fresh basil
minced of fresh mint

1
Heat the garlic in the oil over low heat until it turns pale gold, about 15 minutes. Remove garlic with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
2
Increase the heat to med-high and add the red onions. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the tuna strips. Increase the heat to high and quickly sear the fish on all sides, while seasoning it with the basil, oregano, and mint. Cook until the fish is done to your liking, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove fish to a hot platter or warm oven.
3
Return the garlic to the skillet. Add the tomatoes, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes. Cook for just a minute, stirring occasionally. Spoon over fish.
4
Garnish with the remaining basil and mint.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced, 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 lbs albacore tuna, cut into 1-inch wide strips, and more.

Yes, Seared Tuna With Olives, Capers, Peppers And Tomato 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.

Seared Tuna With Olives, Capers, Peppers And Tomato

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