Sicilian Seared Tuna in Sweet Pepper & Sundried Tomato Sauce

INGREDIENTS
Sushi Quality Tuna Steak
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sweet Roasted Peppers
Garlic
Sun-dried Tomatoes
White Wine
Peeled Roma Tomatoes

The night or several hours before, marinate the sun-dried tomatoes in white wine.  In a heated pan add some extra virgin olive oil, garlic, the roasted peppers, sun dried tomatoes and allow to cook for 5 minutes, add the peeled roma tomatoes, then some good white wine.  Simmer for 10 minutes, then put in a blender to make a smooth sauce.

If you are using a grill, marinate the tuna in olive oil, salt, and pepper. If you are using a stove top, add some extra virgin olive oil, season with fresh ground pepper.  Add the tuna, season with salt.  When you turn the tuna, season the other side with a pinch of salt.

Place some of the sauce on a plate, add the cooked tuna, put some more sauce on top. 

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