Sicilian-Style Tuna Steaks (Tonno Alla Ghiotta) Recipe

Name: Sicilian-Style Tuna Steaks (Tonno Alla Ghiotta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 (5- to 6-ounce) tuna steaks; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 large onion, sliced (about 1 cup); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons salted capers, soaked in water for 10 minutes and drained; 3 tablespoons minced pitted green olives; 1/4 cup raisins; 5 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1 cup fish stock or water, as needed; 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped; 4 to 5 fresh basil leaves, torn; 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 (5- to 6-ounce) tuna steaks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons salted capers, soaked in water for 10 minutes and drained
3 tablespoons minced pitted green olives
1/4 cup raisins
5 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 cup fish stock or water, as needed
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
4 to 5 fresh basil leaves, torn
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

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1. In a medium skillet over moderately high heat, warm the oil. Season the tuna with salt and pepper and saute, turning once, until golden on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total. Remove the tuna and set aside. Do not clean the pan.
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2. In the same pan over low heat, saute the onion, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 1 minute. Add the garlic, capers, olives, raisins, and tomatoes, and continue cooking, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. If the tomatoes don't release much juice, add the fish stock or water to give the sauce some body.
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3. Return the tuna to the pan and cover it with a tight-fitting lid. Cook over moderate heat until the tuna reaches the desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes for medium.
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4. Add the parsley and basil and stir to incorporate, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the fish with the sauce spooned over the top; garnish with pine nuts.

740

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 4 (5- to 6-ounce) tuna steaks, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 large onion, sliced (about 1 cup), and more.

Yes, Sicilian-Style Tuna Steaks (Tonno Alla Ghiotta) 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.

Sicilian-Style Tuna Steaks (Tonno Alla Ghiotta)

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