Tuna provencal

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
48 oz. tuna steaks
Salt & pepper; to taste
3tablespoonsOlive oil
2Anchovies; minced
1Clove garlic; minced
2mediumsRed or yellow bell peppers; julienned
1largeVidalia or sweet onion; julienned
128 oz. can tomatoes; drained
½cupKalamata olives; pitted
2tablespoonsCapers
2tablespoonsFresh parsley; chopped
2tablespoonsFresh oregano; chopped
Fresh oregano & parsley sprigs; to garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat one tablespoon of the olive oil and sear on both sides. Remove and set aside, keeping warm. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil, then anchovies and garlic. Saute until the garlic aroma fills the air. Add peppers and onions, saute for several minutes, until onions begin to soften. Add tomatoes, stir and cook for 5 minutes.

Add olives, capers, parsley and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon vegetable mixture into a shallow baking dish, place tuna onto vegetables and bake to desired doneness, about 7 minutes for medium rare, a few minutes longer to cook well. Garnish with fresh oregano and parsley sprigs.

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