Sicilian Tuna Basil Pizza Recipes

SICILIAN TUNA & BASIL PIZZA

Steps:

• Mix together the tomatoes, tomato paste and garlic and season well with salt and pepper. Spread thinly over the pizza base.
• Place the tuna, basil and capsicum on top.
• Sprinkle the cheese over the pizza.
• Bake in a hot oven (230°C) for 10 minutes until the cheese has melted.

PINEAPPLE, HAM & BASIL PIZZA

Steps:

• Use a well-seasoned heavy cast iron skillet, at least 12" in diameter.
• Preheat oven to 450 F (very HOT).
• Toss grated mozzarella cheese with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil into skillet.
• Press dough into pan.
• Spread mozzarella over crust then follow in this order with: pineapple, ham, basil, walnuts, feta.
• Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil on top.
• Put into very hot preheated oven - bake for about 20 minutes.
• Use a spatula to lift edge of crust to check that it is golden and crisp.
• Remove when done to your liking, transfer to platter, slice and serve.

CHILI TUNA PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180degC.
• Chop the onion and other vegetables to pieces about 1cm cubes. Heat a frying pan, drain the olive oil from the tuna can into the pan adding the onion,garlic (and optional sun-dried tomato and extra chili).
• When the onion is soft, add the capsicum & zucchini and stir until zucchini is starting to cook and remove from heat.
• Put a little olive oil around the edge of the pita bread with a pastry brush to ensure the edges don't burn (as the bread is thin it burns easily).
• Spread your pizza sauce over the bread.
• spread over with a thin layer of cheese (to stop your topping from falling off while you're eating it).
• Empty the frying pan contents onto your prepared pita bread bases and add the mushrooms and the tuna.
• Scatter the remaining cheese over the pizza and place in the oven for about 20 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.

SICILIAN TUNA

Steps:

• Marinate tuna:
• Combine oil, lemon juice, anchovies, garlic, oregano, and tuna in a large sealable bag and seal bag, pressing out excess air. Let stand at room temperature, turning occasionally, 30 minutes.
• Grill tuna:
• Remove tuna from marinade and shake off any excess. Lightly oil grill pan and heat over medium-high heat until smoking. Grill tuna, turning once, until pale pink in center, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, make sauce:
• Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add diced celery and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, olives, and capers and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in basil, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and remove from heat. Spoon sauce over tuna and sprinkle with celery leaves.