Sicilian Tuna Steak

13 ingredients
4 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    1. Thaw tuna, if frozen. Cut tuna into 4 portions, if necessary. Rinse tuna; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 3
    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.
  4. 4
    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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