Seared Tuna With Tomatoes and Basil

"Tuna and tomatoes are amazing and basil tops it all off!!"
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
6
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a 12 inch skillet, heat 1/1/2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat.
  • Season tuna generously with salt and pepper.
  • 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.
  • Do not over cook.
  • Tuna should be slightly pink inside.
  • Transfer to a platter.
  • Cover to keep warm.
  • Add more oil to skillet and cook a second batch.
  • Wipe out bottom of skillet.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and the onion.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring, until onion is golden brown and soft, 4 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and wine, and simmer, stirring often, until the tomato skins start to wrinkle, about 2 minutes.
  • Cook at a bare simmer until the sauce starts to thicken slightly, about 5 minutes more.
  • Add basil to the skillet, and cook, stirring, until wilted.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon hot sauce over tuna before serving.

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Love Food but restrict my eating to ONLY lean meats & vegetables! No fruits, sugars of any kind, dairy, wheat, grain, gluten, nuts, etc...for me!!!
 
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