Denise Phillips
Denise Phillips is a food writer and author of "The Jewish Mama's Kitchen."
Making tuna the Italian way
Tuna Steaks with Sicilian Sauce
This is a quick and stylish Italian main course that is perfect any time of the year. I love Italian food as their recipes tend to rely on good basic fresh ingredients for the ultimate flavor. They are passionate about their produce and this is obvious when you visit their fruit and vegetable markets -- heaven to any food enthusiast.Tuna steak is an integral part of the Italian diet in Sicily and this is one of my favorite ways of serving it. It is simple to prepare and has a delicious combination of fresh mint, olives, garlic, tomatoes and sultanas.
How long the tuna takes to cook will depend upon the thickness of the steaks, but be careful not to overcook the fish or it will dry out and lose flavor and texture.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients
6 tuna steaks about 5 ounces each
6 tablespoons olive oil
4 sticks celery -- chopped
6 tablespoons stoned green olives
2 cloves garlic -- peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
4 tablespoons sultanas, plumped in hot water for about 15 minutes, then drained
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Garnish
Sprigs of fresh mint
Method
Pre-heat the broiler or light a BBQ. Brush the tuna steaks generously with olive oil on both sides.
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a small saucepan. Add the garlic and celery and fry gently until they have both softened.
Add the olives, capers and sultanas and cook for a further 2 minutes.
Cook the tuna until browned on the outside and still pink in the middle.
Season the sauce with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and add the chopped mint.
Serve
To serve the stylish way, arrange the cooked tuna on a platter, pour the sauce over the steaks and serve immediately. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint.
Denise Phillips is a food writer and author of "The Jewish Mama's Kitchen."
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