Pesce Italiano

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry penne pasta (about 3 oz.)
  • 2 (6 ounce) fresh salmon steaks or 2 (6 ounce) tuna steaks or swordfish steak, 3/4-inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 13 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons drained capers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large saucepan cook the pasta in lightly salted boiling water for 4 minutes; drain and set aside.
  2. 2
    (Pasta will not be tender.)
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, sprinkle both sides of the fish steaks with the Creole seasoning; set aside.
  4. 4
    (If using a salt-free Creole seasoning, sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt.)
  5. 5
    In a medium bowl combine the partially cooked pasta, mushrooms, wine, pesto, lemon juice, and capers; set aside.
  6. 6
    In a large skillet cook the fish steaks in the hot oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute; turn and cook 1 minute more.
  7. 7
    Reduce heat to medium.
  8. 8
    Spoon the pasta mixture around the tuna steaks in the skillet.
  9. 9
    Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  10. 10
    Simmer, covered, over medium heat for 6 to 9 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

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