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
- 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
- Protein 33.3 g Good Source
- Carbs 53.41 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.79 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.37 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 59.51 mg Moderate
- Sodium 486.72 mg High
- Fiber 2.35 g Low Source
- Sugar 51.95 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 11.02 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.53 mg Low Source
- Potassium 361.34 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.29 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.49 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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