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grilled tuna with pineapple salsa

breezermom avatar
Recipe by
Lynette !
@breezermom
Gulf Breeze, FL

Tuna cooks so nicely on the grill, one of the few pieces of fish that won't fall apart on you. The pineapple salsa is wonderful with this smokey, grilled fish.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled tuna with pineapple salsa

  • 1/2 md
    fresh pineapple
  • 1 sm
    sweet red bell pepper, diced
  • 3
    green onions, minced
  • 1
    serrano chile, seeded and minced
  • 1/2
    inch piece of gingerroot, peeled and minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh lime juice
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 4
    tuna steaks, 5 to 6 ounces each, 3/4 inch thick
  • 1/3 c
    seasoned rice vinegar
  • 3
    green onions, minced
  • 1
    1 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and minced
  • 1 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1/2 c
    fresh cilantro, minced
  • fresh cilantro sprigs. to garnish
  • mesquite wood chips, optional

How To Make grilled tuna with pineapple salsa

  • 1
    Peel and core the pineapple; dice the pineapple, reserving juice. Combine the pineapple, pineapple juice, and the next 6 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Cover and let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour.
  • 2
    Place the steaks in a large, heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag.
  • 3
    Combine the vinegar and the next 3 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Pour the marinade mixture over steaks. Seal the bag securely; place in a bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour, turning occasionally.
  • 4
    Remove the steaks from the marinade. Discard the marinade.
  • 5
    If using, soak the mesquite wood chips in water for 30 minutes; drain. Heat the coals, and place the wood chips directly on the hot coals. Grill the tuna steaks, covered, over hot coals (400 to 500 degrees) for 3 to 4 minute on each side or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  • 6
    Remove the steaks to a serving platter; keep warm. Stir cilantro into the salsa mixture. Top the steaks with salsa. Garnish with ciilantro sprigs if desired.
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