TUNA STEAKS WITH GARLIC, TOMATOES, CAPERS, AND BASIL

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Categories     Garlic     Tomato     Basil     Tuna     Summer     Capers     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained
4 5- to 6-ounceahi tuna steaks (each about 1 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, basil, and capers. Simmer uncovered until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in another heavy large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Add fish to skillet and cook until light brown at edges but pink in center, about 3 minutes per side. Pour in tomato mixture. Simmer until fish is opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer. Serve fish immediately.

bishwjit talukder
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The tuna was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


DBL Kid
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


HADEEQA KHAN
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This is a great recipe for tuna. The tomatoes, capers, and basil add a lot of flavor. I also like that it's a relatively healthy dish.


Judith Lwena
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I love this recipe! The tuna is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Kate Baby
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The tuna was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Fathimath arifa945
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


perpetua ezeamenyi
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This recipe is a great way to cook tuna. The tomatoes, capers, and basil add a lot of flavor. I also like that it's a relatively healthy dish.


pawan ayer
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I love this recipe! The tuna is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Khan Sahib
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This dish is a keeper! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my guests. Thanks for sharing this recipe.


Hedwig Gurumbo
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Easy to make and delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and the tuna turned out perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and the capers added a nice pop of brininess. Will definitely be making this again.


Masood ur Rehman
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but this recipe changed my mind. The tangy tomatoes, briny capers, and fresh basil really elevated the tuna. I'll definitely be making this again.


Matt Isenhour
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This tuna dish was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors from the garlic, tomatoes, capers, and basil was perfect. The tuna was cooked to perfection - tender and flaky. I will definitely be making this again.