Tuna alla pizzaiola is a fish-based main dish with a typically Mediterranean flavor.
Appetizing, light, and fragrant, it is a simple dish, easy and quick to prepare. The tuna steaks are seared and then immersed in a delicious cherry tomato sauce with capers and black olives. Fresh fish ensures a perfect result, but you can also opt for frozen steaks, as long as you trust your local shopkeeper.
The result is a succulent dish, with a bold and enveloping flavor. Not only is the tuna cooked this way an explosion of flavors, but it is also a healthy and light choice. This fish is rich in high-quality proteins, while the sauce ingredients provide antioxidants, vitamins, and essential minerals for a balanced diet.
Don’t miss the chance to try a delicacy with an authentic Mediterranean flavor.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Tuna alla pizzaiola
- 4 steaks tuna
- 2 cups canned cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Taggiasca olives
- 2 tablespoons salted capers
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
Preparation of Tuna alla pizzaiola
Sear the tuna steaks on a grill or a very hot non-stick plate.
Brown the steaks on both sides, turning them gently with a spatula.
Meanwhile, in a pan, sauté the garlic clove with three tablespoons of oil. Add the peeled tomatoes, season with salt, and let cook for 6-7 minutes.
Add the pitted Taggiasca olives and the capers, after removing the salt, and let cook for another 5 minutes.
Place the tuna steaks in the pan with the sauce, adding a bit of fresh chopped parsley.
Cover the pan and let cook for another 15 minutes at medium heat, making sure to turn the tuna steaks with a spatula halfway through cooking.
When serving, sprinkle the tuna steaks with the remaining parsley.
Tip
You can cook swordfish steaks or cod instead of tuna. In the case of cod, it is not necessary to sear it, but after cleaning it, place it directly in the pan with the sauce.
You can replace the parsley with 2 tablespoons of oregano.
