International Recipe: Tuna Steaks with Pasta and Tomato Sauce

Tuna Steaks with Pasta and Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 1/2 drained canned diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup bottled clam juice
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 (6 to 8-ounce) tuna steaks
• 12 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked according to package
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
• Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Cooking Procedures:

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and minced garlic; cook until peppers are almost tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add tomatoes, clam juice, 1/3 cup cilantro, wine, water, lemon juice and dried red pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until flavors blend, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Mix flour and garlic powder in shallow bowl. Season tuna with salt and pepper. Coat with flour mixture, shaking off excess.
4. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in another large skillet over high heat. Add tuna to skillet and cook about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
5. Bring sauce to simmer over medium heat. Add tuna; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until desired doneness.
6. Place tuna steaks on pasta and spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with Parmesan and cilantro and serve.

Serves 4.