Sicilian Style Steak Recipes

SICILIAN STEAK (BISTECCA ALLA SICILIANA)

Steps:

• Marinate steaks in garlic and olive oil for 30 minutes (15 minutes on each side).
• Combine cheese, oregano and breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
• Dip steaks in the bread mixture.
• Cook steaks under broiler, turning once.
• For rare, cook 8-10 minutes; for medium cook 12-14 minutes; for well done cook 18-20 minutes.

SICILIAN STEAK

Steps:

• Blend bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, parsley and seasoning in medium bowl.
• Set aside.
• Cut round steak into individual serving size pieces, set aside.
• Beat 2 eggs in a separate shallow bowl.
• Grease or oil a 13 x 9 baking pan.
• Dip pieces into egg and then dredge in crumb mixture and lay in pan (do not overlap pieces).
• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Lay tomato slices over breaded steak.
• Cover pan with foil and bake for one hour at 325.
• Pull foil off and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

SICILIAN-STYLE TUNA STEAKS (TONNO ALLA GHIOTTA)

Steps:

• 1. In a medium skillet over moderately high heat, warm the oil. Season the tuna with salt and pepper and sauté, turning once, until golden on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total. Remove the tuna and set aside. Do not clean the pan.
• 2. In the same pan over low heat, sauté the onion, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 1 minute. Add the garlic, capers, olives, raisins, and tomatoes, and continue cooking, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. If the tomatoes don't release much juice, add the fish stock or water to give the sauce some body.
• 3. Return the tuna to the pan and cover it with a tight-fitting lid. Cook over moderate heat until the tuna reaches the desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes for medium.
• 4. Add the parsley and basil and stir to incorporate, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the fish with the sauce spooned over the top; garnish with pine nuts.