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Slices of tuna are stuffed (ripiene) with a bold mixture of
piquant ingredients: sun-dried tomatoes, green olives,
red onions. To us these are the tastes of the Mediterranean.
In a medium bowl mix all the filling ingredients. Taste for salt
as sun-dried tomatoes vary greatly in saltiness. Set this filling
aside, covered, for one hour for the bread crumbs to absorb the flavor.
Slice the fish into ¼-inch thick slices, 2 to 3 inches
across. If they are longer cut them into 2 pieces. Between
sheets of wax paper pound the fish gently with your fist to
flatten them until they are 1/8-inch thick. When all the pieces
are flattened, divide the filling evenly among them, placing
it in the center of each piece. Fold the pieces in half covering
the filling in a turnover fashion. (Ripiene can be prepared
ahead to this point, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 12 hours.)
Preheat a grill or broiler.
Brush the tuna packets with olive oil, sprinkle with salt
and pepper and cook for a few minutes on each side until
firm but still pink inside. Remove to a serving plate and
serve at once, garnished with lemon slices.
Makes 12 servings.
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