Tuna with mint, garlic, tomatoes and white wine
6 servings
45 minutes
This recipe takes us to the heart of Italian cuisine, where the simplicity of ingredients meets the richness of flavor. Tuna with mint, garlic, tomatoes, and white wine is a dish that embodies Mediterranean elegance. Tender tuna fillet infused with the aroma of fresh mint and spicy garlic is seared to a light golden crust and then simmered in white wine and rich tomato sauce. This combination gives the fish a subtle acidity and depth of flavor. The dish is perfect for a romantic dinner or a cozy family evening, especially when paired with pasta or a fresh salad. This recipe is a true ode to Italian gastronomy, where each dish creates an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality.
1
Finely chop the onion. Scald the tomatoes with boiling water, peel them, cut in half, and remove the seeds.
- Onion: 1 head
- Tomatoes: 500 g
2
Blend onion and tomatoes to make a puree.
- Onion: 1 head
- Tomatoes: 500 g
3
Cut the tuna fillet into 2-3 pieces. Make small cuts in the tuna and stuff it with finely chopped garlic and mint leaves. Sprinkle the fish with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Tuna fillet: 800 g
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Mint leaves: 8 pieces
- Sea salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
In a deep pan or thick-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add pieces of fish to the boiling oil and lightly fry on both sides.
- Olive oil: 8 tablespoons
- Tuna fillet: 800 g
5
When the fish is covered with a thin golden crust, pour white wine into the pan, bring to a boil, and cook until the wine completely evaporates.
- Tuna fillet: 800 g
- Dry white wine: 125 ml
6
Pour tomato puree over the fish and simmer covered until cooked (about 10-15 minutes).
- Tuna fillet: 800 g
- Onion: 1 head
- Tomatoes: 500 g
7
Remove the cooked fish from the heat, let it cool slightly, and slice into portions. Serve with the tomato sauce it was cooked in. As a side dish - pasta, arugula, or leaf salad.