Tuna with Olives and Capers

Active Time:  20 Minutes Total Time:  20 Minutes Yield:  Serves 6 At one time tuna, because of its strong, distinctive taste, was cooked with a variety of spices, raisins, pine nuts, and even honey and sugar. Nowadays these strong flavors are replaced by lighter tastes - capers or olives, for example, giving a more Mediterranean flavor. RECIPE INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 6 fresh tuna steaks, about 6 oz each 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon capers, drained 3 oz green olives, pitted and sliced 1 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs Pinch of dried oregano salt and freshly ground pepper

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DIRECTIONS Heat the oil in a deep skillet. Add the tuna steaks and brown for a few minutes in the hot oil. Scatter on the basil, capers, olives, tomatoes, breadcrumbs, oregano, some salt, and a good quantity of ground pepper. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes, then serve. Nutrition Facts per Serving Yield: Yield:  Serves 6 Calories: 381 Fat. Total: 20g Fiber: 1g Carbohydrates, Total: 7g Sodium: 507mg % Cal. from Fat: 47% Cholesterol: 65mg Protein: 41g