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Pan-Braised Bullet Tuna in rich tomato sauce

Pan-Braised Bullet Tuna in Rich Tomato Sauce

This recipe features pan-braised bullet tuna with capers and courgettes in a rich, herbed tomato sauce.
  • 2 large bullet tuna fish filleted
  • 1 large courgette
  • 1 can of tomato pulp
  • 1 tbsp of kalamata olives
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 1 onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Fresh mint
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Plain flour
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Olive oil as needed

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories: ≈ 430-480 kcal
  • Protein: ≈ 38-42g
  • Fat: ≈ 22-26g
  • Saturated fat: ≈ 3–4g
  • Carbohydrates: ≈ 20-24g
  • Sugars: ≈ 9-11g
  • Fibre: ≈ 4-5g
  • Omega-3 fatty acids: ≈ 1.5-2.0g
  • Sodium: ≈ 650–800mg

Method

step 01

Fillet the bullet tuna and cut into small pieces.

step 02

Cut the courgettes into thin slices.

step 03

Coat the fish and the courgettes in flour.

step 04

Fry the fish in olive oil, around 5 minutes. each side until you seal the fish and it develops a crust.

step 05

Remove from the pan and add some more oil, fry the courgettes around 8 mins in total until slightly soft.

step 06

Remove and use the same pan to build your sauce. Add in olive oil, followed by onion, garlic, tomato pulp, tomato paste, sugar, fresh mint, olives and capers.

step 07

Let it simmer for around 15 mins then add the courgettes and the fish back into the pan.

step 08

Simmer on low heat for around 20 minutes basting the fish around 2/3 times so it absorbs the sauce.

step 09

Serve with rice, roast potatoes or just dip Maltese bread straight into the sauce!

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