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Ono Island Gulf Coast Tuna Steak Pasta with Capers, Olives, and Sauvignon Blanc

The best coastal dinners are built on balance: a little brine, a little brightness, a silky butter finish, and tuna that stays tender because you treat it with respect. Meredith Folger Amon

Orange Beach, Alabama is a great place to fish for tuna, and I love having a recipe ready that feels elevated but still easy enough for a weeknight. When fresh tuna is in season, I make this pasta with intention: bright tomatoes, capers, green olives, lemon, herbs, and a Sauvignon Blanc splash that keeps everything clean-tasting and coastal.

If you did not go catch tuna yourself, I suggest stopping by a local seafood store like the one under the Perdido Bridge…

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GARLIC & OLIVE OIL PASTA WITH PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO

By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed In Alabama and Florida This is my go-to “simple but soulful” pasta when I want something comforting, fast, and quietly elegant. It’s the kind of meal that feels right after a long day of showings and sunset drives, and it pairs beautifully with a crisp salad or a little warm bread to mop up the garlicky olive oil.

“The secret is letting the garlic turn sweet, not brown, and using the pasta water like it’s the sauce.”

Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini)
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4–6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
  • Salt
  • Freshly…

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Gulf Coast Ono Island Tuna Steaks over Seafood Linguine (Allo Scoglio Style)

This is the kind of dinner that feels like Ono Island at dusk: bright lemon, briny broth, glossy pasta, and tuna kissed by a hot pan, all coming together with intention. Meredith Folger Amon

When I want a dinner that exudes Gulf Grandeur without feeling fussy, I reach for a seafood linguine that yields timeless elegance, then I finish it with seared tuna steaks. The result is pitch-perfect for a relaxed evening in Ono Island or Orange Beach, especially after a breezy day on the water (my neighbors swear the best meals happen when you keep the menu simple and let the seafood shine).

This recipe is influenced by the classic “allo scoglio” approach,…

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