Sicilian-Style Sweet-and-Sour Tuna Steaks
Sicilian-Style Sweet-and-Sour Tuna Steaks balance briny richness with a bright, tangy-sweet glaze from red wine vinegar and sugar. Caramelized onions add depth and gentle sweetness, enveloping the seared fish in a glossy sauce. Serve for a festive seafood course like the Feast of the Seven Fishes or as an elegant weeknight dinner when you want bold, balanced flavors.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sicilian-Style Sweet-and-Sour Tuna Steaks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 20 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion in the hot oil until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low. Keep cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and deeply browned, 15 to 20 minutes more. Transfer the onion to a plate.
- 2
Add the tuna steaks to the same skillet over medium-high heat and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Move the tuna steaks to a serving tray; keep them warm.
- 3
Stir the vinegar and sugar together in the same skillet until the sugar dissolves. Return the onion to the skillet and simmer until the liquid reduces and slightly thickens, about 5 minutes. Put the tuna steaks back in the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the tuna to the warm serving tray and spoon the onion and sauce on top.
- Calories 442.39 kcal High 22%
- Protein 33.3 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 53.41 g 19%
- Total Fat 11.79 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.37 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 59.51 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 486.72 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 2.35 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 51.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 11.02 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 361.34 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.29 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 2.89 mcg Moderate 14%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Sicilian Style Sweet and Sour Tuna Steaks is an Italian dinner recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Sugar, and Tuna Steak Dish. Each serving provides about 442.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sicilian-Style Sweet-and-Sour Tuna Steaks?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Sicilian-Style Sweet-and-Sour Tuna Steaks made of?
- The main ingredients are Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Sugar, Tuna Steak Dish, Yellow Onion. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Sicilian-Style Sweet-and-Sour Tuna Steaks?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Sicilian-Style Sweet-and-Sour Tuna Steaks?
- About 40 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 442.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sicilian-Style Sweet-and-Sour Tuna Steaks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Sicilian-Style Sweet-and-Sour Tuna Steaks healthy?
- Sicilian-Style Sweet-and-Sour Tuna Steaks has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 442.39 calories and 33.3 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 486.72 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.37 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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