Sicilian Tuna Recipe

Name: Sicilian Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons finely chopped oregano; 4 (6-ounces) tuna steaks, preferably albacore (1 inch thick; see cooks' note, below); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice, plus 3 tablespoons celery leaves, coarsely chopped; 2 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/4 cup Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons small capers, drained and chopped; 3 tablespoons finely chopped basil; 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Equipment: a 2-burner grill pan

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped oregano
4 (6-ounces) tuna steaks, preferably albacore (1 inch thick; see cooks' note, below)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice, plus 3 tablespoons celery leaves, coarsely chopped
2 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons small capers, drained and chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped basil
1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Equipment: a 2-burner grill pan

1
Combine oil, lemon juice, anchovies, garlic, oregano, and tuna in a large sealable bag and seal bag, pressing out excess air. Let stand at room temperature, turning occasionally, 30 minutes.
2
Remove tuna from marinade and shake off any excess. Lightly oil grill pan and heat over medium-high heat until smoking. Grill tuna, turning once, until pale pink in center, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
3
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add diced celery and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, olives, and capers and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in basil, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and remove from heat. Spoon sauce over tuna and sprinkle with celery leaves.

470

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Sicilian Tuna 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 Tuna

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