Grilled Tuna With Capers And Tomato Sauce Food

TUNA WITH TOMATO CAPER BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 3 TBS oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat; add the onions and saute about 5 minutes until soft.
• Add the garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes, then add in the tomatoes, basil and capers, stirring well to combine.
• Simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes; mixture will thicken.
• Remove sauce to a bowl and set aside.
• Wipe out the sauce pan, then heat with remaining 3 TBS of oil over medium heat.
• Salt and pepper fish to taste, then place in the pan when oil is hot.
• Cook fish about 3 minutes per side (fish should be light brown at edges but still pink inside).
• Pour the tomato mixture over the fish and simmer for about 5 minutes, then serve immediately!

GRILLED TUNA WITH CAPERS AND TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• prepare a charcoal grill or preheat broiler.
• place the tuna on a flat dish and spoon 1 tablespoon oil over it.
• sprinkle with salt and pepper, red pepper flakes and thyme and spread well into the steaks.
• cover with plastic wrap and let stand at least 15 minutes before grilling heat the remaining tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet.
• add the capers and cook briefly over medium high heat.
• add the tomatoes, salt and pepper and lemon juice and cook for 5 minutes, keep warm.
• if using a grill, rub the rack lightly with olive oil.
• place the fish on the grill and cook for 3 minutes, then turn and cook for antoher 3 minutes for rare.
• if you wish the fish to vew more well done, cook longer on each side.
• if broiling place in pan and broil for 6 minutes for rare, turning once.
• remove fish and cut it into thin diagonal slices.
• to serve, divide the tomatoes among 4 warm plates.
• place the tuna slices on top and sprinkle with basil or parsley.