Ingredients

  • 4 small skinless, boneless tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick and about 1 1/2 pounds total weight
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • Salt to taste if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions or scallions
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped stuffed olives
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped capers
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped anchovy fillets or anchovy paste
  • 13 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Method

  • Put the tuna in a mixing bowl and add the oil, thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Turn the steaks to coat well.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the steaks in one layer and add the steaks.
  • Cook about 3 minutes.
  • Turn the pieces and cook 3 minutes on the other side.
  • As the tuna cooks, prepare the sauce.
  • Put onions, olives and capers in a mixing bowl and stir in the vinegar and pepper.
  • Beat in the anchovy and oil and stir in the parsley.
  • When the steaks have cooked, transfer them to a warm serving dish.
  • Spoon half the sauce over the pieces, smoothing it over all.
  • Serve the remaining sauce on the side.