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Slow-Roasted Tuna with Tomatoes, Herbs, and Spices

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Slow-Roasted Tuna with Tomatoes, Herbs, and SpicesBrian Leatart

A Syracusan recipe adapted from Mary Taylor Simeti's book Pomp and Sustenance.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 2 1/4-pound tuna fillet
9 whole cloves
9 whole coriander seeds
3 large garlic cloves, cut into slivers
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved, seeded, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/3 cup white wine vinegar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 200°F. Using knife, make 9 slits in sides of tuna. Fill each with 1 clove, 1 coriander seed, and 1 garlic sliver; sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper. Heat oil in ovenproof pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 8 minutes; push to side of pot. Add tuna and sauté until brown on all sides, about 12 minutes. Scatter tomatoes, oregano, and remaining garlic slivers around tuna. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour vinegar over fish.

    Step 2

    Bake tuna uncovered until thermometer inserted into center registers 145°F for medium-rare, about 12 minutes. Transfer tuna to platter. Spoon tomato sauce over. Cool to room temperature. Slice tuna thinly and serve.

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