Tuna with Onion

In this recipe, we will show you how to deliciously and easily prepare tuna with onion. It's a perfect option for a quick and healthy meal.

Tuna dishes have been prepared for centuries in many parts of the world due to the availability and low cost of tuna. Tuna with onion may be a more modern version of these traditional tuna dishes, which simply combines tuna with fried onions and other basic ingredients. In general, tuna with onion is a popular option for quick and easy-to-prepare food in many parts of the world.

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How to make the recipe Tuna with Onion

1. Scald the tomatoes for 2 minutes in a pot with boiling water. Remove and carefully peel off the skin. Open and remove the seeds. Finely chop the tomatoes. Set it aside.
2. Clean the skin and bones from the tuna and make fillets about 3 cm thick. Set it aside.
3. Remove the seeds from the piquillo peppers and cut into strips. Set it aside
4. Finely chop the onion in julienne, the garlic and the parsley. Sauté over medium heat in a casserole with 4 tablespoons of oil.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes. Sauté everything for 5 minutes.
6. When the vegetables are soft, add the crushed almonds.
7. Add the tuna and cover it with the piquillo peppers. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Drizzle with the rest of the olive oil.
9. Cover the pot and let it cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
10. Open the pot and let it rest for a few more minutes.
11. Decorate with finely chopped parsley.

Notes and Tips

Some things to keep in mind when preparing onion-tuna are:

It is important to use fresh or frozen tuna to ensure the dish has a good taste. Make sure to drain the tuna well to prevent the dish from being too wet.

You can add more vegetables to the dish, such as peppers or carrots, to add more flavor and nutrients. If you don't like rice, you can serve the tuna with onion with another type of carbohydrate, like pasta or potatoes.

If you like spicy food, you can add a little chili powder to the tuna while it is cooking. Make sure to cook the tuna with onion over medium heat to avoid it from burning or browning too much.

You can accompany and decorate the dish with a thin slice of toasted bread.

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