Pesce Mafia

Lori 13's Note:

Tasty. Makes me want to go back to Italy...

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ lb pancetta (chopped)
• 3 small onions (sliced very thin)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 dash cayenne
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large tuna steaks
• 2 bay leaves (ground)
• salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)
• ¼ cup dry white wine

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a skillet.
2. Add pancetta. Brown well. Remove with a slotted spoon. Set aside.
3. Reheat skillet.
4. Add the onions. Cook 5 minutes.
5. Add the salt and vinegar. Let evaporate.
6. Stir in the sugar, cayenne and pancetta. Keep warm.
7. Heat oil in another skillet.
8. Rub tuna with the bay leaves, salt and pepper.
9. Sear 2 minutes each side.
10. Add wine. Cover. Cook 30 seconds.
11. Place on plates. Top with onions.