Sicilian Tuna Steak Recipe

Name: Sicilian Tuna Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh tuna steaks, 1 inch thick; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 pounds roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped, or one 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/4 cup pitted ripe olives; 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh tuna steaks, 1 inch thick
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped, or one 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 cup pitted ripe olives
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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1. Thaw tuna, if frozen. Cut tuna into 4 portions, if necessary. Rinse tuna; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
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2. In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in hot oil over medium heat until onion is tender. Add tomatoes, wine, and crushed red pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 7 minutes. Add olives, capers, and dried basil; cook for 3 minutes more.
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3. Sprinkle tuna with kosher salt and black pepper. Add tuna to skillet on top of tomato mixture. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Uncover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes more or until tuna flakes easily when tested with a fork and is slightly pink in the center.
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4. Transfer tuna pieces to 4 serving plates. Spoon tomato mixture over tuna. Sprinkle with fresh basil. Drizzle with lemon juice.

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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: 1 pound fresh tuna steaks, 1 inch thick, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sicilian Tuna Steak 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 Steak

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