TUNA STEAKS WITH GARLIC, TOMATOES, CAPERS, & BASIL

Tuna Steaks With Garlic, Tomatoes, Capers, & Basil image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories Fish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 c chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 c fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
1 1/2 Tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
4 5-6-oz ahi tuna steaks, each about 1-inch thick

Steps:

1. Heat 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; saute 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.
2. 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.
3. Pour in tomato mixture. Simmer until fish is opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer. Serve fish immediately.