Mediterranean Tuna

Recipes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 (6-to 8 ounce) tuna steaks, 1 1/2 inches thick

  • Olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped yellow onion

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper

  • 1 tablespoon sliced black olives

  • 1 tablespoon sliced green olives

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped Roma tomato

  • 2 tablespoons white wine

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • pinch of oregano

  • pinch of salt

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chopped

Directions

  1. Coat the steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill on a gas grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium.

  2. Remove the steaks to a platter and cover to keep warm.

  3. Saute the onion and bell peppers in olive oil in a skillet for 1 minute. Stir in the olives, tomato and garlic and saute for 30 seconds.

  4. Add the wine, lemon juice, oregano and a pinch of salt and cook until the mixture is reduced by half.

  5. Add the butter gradually and cook until incorporated, swirling the pan frequently.

  6. Arrange each steak on a serving plate and top evenly with the sauteed vegetable mixtures.