Best 6 Tuna Steaks With Lemony Tomatoes And Onion Recipes

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Tuna steaks with lemony tomatoes and onion is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. The combination of zesty lemons, sweet tomatoes, and aromatic onions creates a delicious and refreshing dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also a great way to enjoy tuna steak, which is a healthy and versatile fish that is packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

TUNA STEAKS WITH LEMONY TOMATOES AND ONION



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Speedy seared tuna with a fresh mix of ripe cherry tomatoes and zesty onions is full of flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tuna steaks (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Season tuna with salt and pepper. Cook, without turning, until golden brown on one side, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn over, and continue to cook until medium-rare, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer tuna to a plate, and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, and remaining tablespoon oil; season salad with salt and pepper.
  • Serve tuna on top of tomato-onion salad, with lemon wedges alongside, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 47 g

TUNA STEAKS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Golden-brown caramelized onions lift any dish out of the ordinary, but fresh tuna steaks? They go into the stratosphere!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 peppercorns
1/2 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
2 (6 to 8-oz.) tuna steaks

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onions; cook about 15 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Add peppercorns, bay leaf and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Move onions to side of skillet. If necessary, add additional oil to skillet. Increase heat to high. Add tuna steaks; cook about 3 minutes or until browned on both sides.
  • Reduce heat to medium; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork, stirring onions occasionally. Serve tuna steaks with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1/2 of Recipe, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 6 g

TUNA STEAKS, WITH ANCHOVY TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 1h

Yield 3 - 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tuna fish steaks (about 1 1/2 pounds total weight)
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 anchovies
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup canned plum tomatoes
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons capers

Steps:

  • Wipe the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Squeeze the lemon juice over the steaks and sprinkle them with half the olive oil. Leave to marinate while you prepare the sauce.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a large heavy frying pan. Saute the onion and garlic until soft. Mash the anchovies into a paste and add. Cook for two minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, tomato paste and red wine. Season with salt and pepper and simmer gently, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes. The sauce should be thick but if it gets too dry, add a little more wine or water.
  • Place the tuna steaks in the pan with the sauce. Cover and cook for five minutes. Turn over, cover, and cook another five minutes, or until done. Do not overcook. Garnish with parsley and capers and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 719, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1043 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 2 grams

TUNA STEAKS WITH GARLIC, TOMATOES, CAPERS, AND BASIL



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Categories     Garlic     Tomato     Basil     Tuna     Summer     Capers     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained
4 5- to 6-ounceahi tuna steaks (each about 1 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, basil, and capers. Simmer uncovered until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in another heavy large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Add fish to skillet and cook until light brown at edges but pink in center, about 3 minutes per side. Pour in tomato mixture. Simmer until fish is opaque in center, about 5 minutes longer. Serve fish immediately.

TUNA STEAKS WITH GARLIC LOVERS' FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



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Summer on a plate - simple, fresh and absolutely delicious! I love uncooked tomato sauces in the summer, when the garden has an abundance of juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes. This one is for the garlic and lemon lovers, and it's terrific served cold the next day! (Prep time includes letting tomato sauce sit and blend flavors; cook time is approximate only for tuna steaks.)

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Tuna

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ripe tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
fresh herbs, of your choice (try chives, parsley, thyme)
4 tuna steaks
olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic.
  • Season with salt and let flavors blend for two hours.
  • Just before grilling or pan-searing the tuna steaks, add the herbs to the tomato mixture.
  • Brush tuna steaks with olive oil and grill or pan-sear according to thickness.
  • Top with the tomato-lemon sauce.
  • This is scrumptious served cold the next day!

TOMATO MARINATED TUNA STEAK



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Succulent tuna steak in a tomato and parsley marinade served with lemon cous cous

Provided by chrisbromfield

Time 20m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat oil in the pan and add onions, mushrooms and tinned tomatoes.
  • Add tuna steak, tomatoes, lemon juice and spices and fry for 3-4 minutes each side of the steak
  • Meanwhile, prepare veg and cous cous.
  • Mix lemon juice in with Cous Cous
  • Serve

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality tuna steaks: Look for tuna steaks that are firm to the touch and have a vibrant red color. Avoid steaks that are brown or have any off-putting odors.
  • Marinate the tuna steaks: Marinating the tuna steaks in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices will help to enhance their flavor and keep them moist during cooking.
  • Cook the tuna steaks over high heat: Searing the tuna steaks over high heat will help to create a nice crust on the outside while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
  • Use a thermometer to ensure the tuna steaks are cooked to your desired doneness: The internal temperature of the tuna steaks should be 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, and 145°F for medium.
  • Serve the tuna steaks immediately: Tuna steaks are best served immediately after cooking, while they are still hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

This delicious recipe for tuna steaks with lemony tomatoes and onion is a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of tender tuna, tangy tomatoes, and aromatic onions is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve the tuna steaks with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.

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