Slow-Roasted Tuna with Tomatoes, Herbs, and Spices

Slow-Roasted Tuna with Tomatoes, Herbs, and Spices
Slow-Roasted Tuna with Tomatoes, Herbs, and Spices
A Syracusan recipe adapted from Mary Taylor Simeti's book Pomp and Sustenance.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Italian Mediterranean Fish Tomato Roast Low Carb Wheat/Gluten-Free Spring Bon Appétit
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Carbohydrate 9 g(3%)
  • Cholesterol 66 mg(22%)
  • Fat 14 g(21%)
  • Fiber 3 g(12%)
  • Protein 43 g(87%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(10%)
  • Sodium 86 mg(4%)
  • Calories 337

Preparation 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. 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.

Preparation 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. 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.