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Seared Tuna With Tomatoes and Basil
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Tuna and tomatoes are amazing and basil tops it all off!!
Ingredients:
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs tuna (cut into 1 inch cubes)
1 onion (chopped about 1 cup)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 sprigs fresh basil (chopped coarsely)
Directions:
1. In a 12 inch skillet, heat 1/1/2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat.
2. Season tuna generously with salt and pepper.
3. Arrange half of tuna in a skillet in a single layer to prevent crowding.cook, turning once until golden brown on top and bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side, 3 minutes total.
4. Do not over cook.
5. Tuna should be slightly pink inside.
6. Transfer to a platter.
7. Cover to keep warm.
8. Add more oil to skillet and cook a second batch.
9. Wipe out bottom of skillet.
10. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and the onion.
11. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until onion is golden brown and soft, 4 to 8 minutes.
12. Add the tomatoes and wine, and simmer, stirring often, until the tomato skins start to wrinkle, about 2 minutes.
13. Cook at a bare simmer until the sauce starts to thicken slightly, about 5 minutes more.
14. Add basil to the skillet, and cook, stirring, until wilted.
15. Season with salt and pepper.
16. Spoon hot sauce over tuna before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com