Tuna in Portuguese Sauce from Chef Emeril Lagasse

tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon offers similar texture and flavor, while sardines are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: capers

Green olives are a healthier choice, while capers provide a similar briny flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol, while broth is more economical.

Dredge the tuna in seasoned flour, ensuring it's not too flowery.

Heat olive oil in a skillet until hot.

Sauté diced onions, celery, and bell peppers with salt and black pepper until translucent.

Add red crushed pepper and garlic, cooking carefully to avoid burning the garlic.

Stir in chopped green and black olives, anchovies, and chopped tomato.

Finish the sauce with 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1/4 cup of olive oil.

Return the seared tuna to the skillet, coating it with the sauce.

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