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Tuna Smothered In Onions And
Mint
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3 Large Yellow Onion -- thinly
sliced
1 1/2 Pounds Tuna Steak
Salt And Pepper -- to taste
Flour -- for dredging
4 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
5 Tablespoons Wine Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Honey
8 Sprigs Mint -- torn
Ground White Pepper -- to
taste
Prepare dish one day in advance.
In heavy skillet over medium heat, place oil, onions and 1 cup
water. Bring to boil. Stirring occasionally until water has
evaporated about 25 minutes. Season tuna with salt and pepper. Dust
with flour. Fry in vegetable oil for 2 minutes per side. Transfer to
platter. Add to skillet vinegar, honey and 1/2 cup water. Cook and
stir for 30 seconds until liquid is reduced by half. Pour over
onions, raise heat to high and carmelize onions. Remove from heat,
season with salt and pepper and cool until lukewarm. Season tuna
with salt, pepper and mint. Pour onions and juices over the top.
Cool, cover and refrigerate overnight. To serve. Remove wilted mint
leaves. Correct seasonings and reheat in 400 degree oven for 10
minutes. |