How to cook onion tuna recipe

 

Fishing for different species of tuna (bonito, bigeye or albacore) was one of the most expressive in the Azores, still maintaining some expression, with ups and downs, depending on the migratory routes that bring the fish closer or further away from the archipelago. Azoreans have been consuming fresh tuna for a long time, although the overwhelming majority of catches are destined for the canning industry. Onion tuna is a dish made in some islands. This recipe will originate from the island of Flores. Ingredients 4 pieces of tuna 50 ml. of olive oil 1 Tablespoon of Vinegar 2 onions 3 cloves of garlic 2 Tablespoons of tomato puree 1 bay leaf pepper to taste salt qb method of preparation 1. Place the vinegar, minced garlic, tomato paste, salt, pepper and bay leaf in a container and wrap the tuna steaks in the marinade. Book for at least an hour. 2. Heat a frying pan with oil and toss in the drained tuna pieces until lightly fried. Remove the tuna from the skillet and set aside. 3. In the same frying pan with the olive oil, sauté the sliced ​​onions until they begin to soften. Add the tuna steaks and the marinade sauce to the onion, let it boil for a few minutes to refine and adjust the seasoning.