Spiced Tuna With Mediterranean Wine Sauce Recipe

Name: Spiced Tuna With Mediterranean Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry white wine, divided; 8 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; ½ teaspoon salt, divided; ½ teaspoon grated orange rind; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 4 tuna steaks (each steak should be about 1-inch thick and weigh 6 ounces each); 3 tablespoons chopped pitted Greek olives; ¼ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 cups hot cooked angel hair pasta; ¼ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup dry white wine, divided
8 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon grated orange rind
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 tuna steaks (each steak should be about 1-inch thick and weigh 6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons chopped pitted Greek olives
¼ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 cups hot cooked angel hair pasta
¼ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

1
In a glass measuring cup, add 1/2 cup wine and the tomato halves.
2
Cover with plastic wrap and vent; microwave on HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes or until mixture boils; let stand, covered, for 15 minutes.
3
Strain tomatoes using a sieve into a bowl; reserve liquid; chop tomatoes.
4
Add tomatoes, 1/2 cup wine, and orange juice to the reserved tomato liquid; set aside.
5
Put fennel seeds and peppercorns in a spice grinder; process until finely ground.
6
Pour ground spices into a small bowl; add in 1 teaspoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, orange rind, and garlic; stir to combine.
7
Spread spice mixture evenly over one side the the tuna steaks.
8
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick frypan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
9
Place steaks in skillet with crust side down.
10
Cook 5 minutes on each side or until fish is medium-rare or desired doneness.
11
Remove tuna steaks from skillet and keep warm.
12
Add wine mixture, 1/4 teaspoon salt, olives, and pepper to the skillet; cook for about 3 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup.
13
Mix together the pasta, 1 teaspoon oil, and cheese in a bowl; toss to mix.
14
Serve tuna over pasta; drizzle with wine sauce.

891

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 cup dry white wine, divided, 8 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil, 1 tablespoon orange juice, 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, and more.

Yes, Spiced Tuna With Mediterranean Wine Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Tuna With Mediterranean Wine Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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