Tuna Involtini (Involtini di Tonno)
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian
Tuna Involtini (Involtini di Tonno)
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Tuna involtini are a Sicilian take on the traditional Italian recipe which are thin slices of beef, pork or chicken rolled with a filling of grated cheese.
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Ingredients
- 1½ lb tuna
- 10 green olives , chopped
- 3 shallots , minced
- 3 cloves garlic , pressed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 oz. pine nuts , toasted
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons grated parmesan
- 1½ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup dried currants
- ½ cup dry white wine (e.g. Prosecco)
- 5 tomatoes , diced
Instructions
- Place the tuna in the freezer for about a half hour to facilitate slicing.
- For the filling, mix 2 cloves of garlic, 2 shallots, 1 tablespoon of parsley, oregano and basil, pine nuts, olives, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, dried currants, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with pepper.
- Carefully cut the tuna into ¼ inch (5mm) thick slices.
- Take some of the stuffing and compress in hand. Place the stuffing on the side of each tuna slice.
- Gently roll and secure with a toothpick.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet.
- Season the tuna rolls with salt and pepper and transfer gently into the pan.
- Sauté for a few minutes until they are slightly brown.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add the remaining shallots and garlic. After 1 minute, add the wine, tomatoes, remaining lemon juice, a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and toothpicks, and add the remaining herbs to the pan.
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