Pesce Mafia

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 lb pancetta (chopped)
• 3 small onions (sliced very thin)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 dash cayenne
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large tuna steaks
• 2 bay leaves (ground)
• salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup dry white wine

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a skillet.

2. 2

   Add pancetta. Brown well. Remove with a slotted spoon. Set aside.

3. 3

   Reheat skillet.

4. 4

   Add the onions. Cook 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the salt and vinegar. Let evaporate.

6. 6

   Stir in the sugar, cayenne and pancetta. Keep warm.

7. 7

   Heat oil in another skillet.

8. 8

   Rub tuna with the bay leaves, salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Sear 2 minutes each side.

10. 10

    Add wine. Cover. Cook 30 seconds.

11. 11

    Place on plates. Top with onions.