Fresh Tuna, Mediterranean Style

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Course : Tuna
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steak
2 cups boiling salted water
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 medium onion -- sliced
2 medium tomatoes -- peel and seed and quarter
3 medium green or red peppers -- seeded and sliced
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon bouquet garni*
1/4 teaspoon salt -- to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper -- to taste
12 medium ripe or greek olives
1/4 teaspoon minced parsley -- (for garnish)
 

Preparation:

* 1 sprig parsley, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1 bay leaf, 7 black peppercorns, tied in cheesecloth 1. Immerse tuna in boiling salted water with lemon juice; simmer 5 minutes. 2. Drain and rinse steaks under cold water. 3. Heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven; add tuna and remaining ingredients except olives and minced parsley. Heat to a boil. 4. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes, or until tuna is fork-tender. 5. Remove tuna and vegetables with slotted spoon to warm serving platter. 6. Reduce pan liquids to 3/4 cup by boiling rapidly over high heat. 7. Remove and discard bouquet garni; season to taste with salt and pepper. 8. Pour sauce over tuna; garnish with olives and minced parsley.