Grilled tuna steak is a versatile dish that can be paired with a variety of sauces, making it a perfect choice for a quick and easy meal. One of the most delicious and flavorful sauces to pair with grilled tuna steak is pineapple sauce. The combination of the savory tuna and the sweet and tangy pineapple creates a delightful flavor profile that is sure to please everyone at the table. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect grilled tuna steak with pineapple sauce, along with tips and tricks to ensure that your dish turns out perfectly every time.
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GRILLED TUNA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
When Beveylon Concha spent some time in Honolulu, she came upon this tropical treatment for tuna. Now a personal chef in Chesapeake, Virginia, she still prepares the pineapple salsa for everything from grilled fish to pork and poultry.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grill pineapple slices, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side. Chill for 30 minutes. , Dice the pineapple; place in a bowl. Stir in the onion, jalapenos, cilantro and lime juice. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled., Brush tuna steaks with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with pineapple salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED TUNA WITH HOT PINEAPPLE-PAPAYA SALSA
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Coat a stove-top grill pan or griddle with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat to preheat. Season both sides of tuna with salt and cracked pepper. Place tuna on hot pan and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine pineapple, papaya, onion, chile pepper, lime juice, cilantro, and chili oil. Mix well and season, to taste, with salt. Serve tuna over noodles and spoon salsa over top.
GRILLED YELLOW FIN TUNA WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA
Steps:
- Brush the pineapple slices lightly with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, then place the pineapple slices on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until softened slightly and nicely marked by the grill, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and allow to cool to room temperature. Dice the pineapple slices (discard the tough core portions) and place in a medium nonreactive bowl. Add the red onion, bell pepper, vinegar, jalapenos, lime juice, cilantro and minced garlic. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and stir well to combine. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and set aside as you prepare the tuna.
- Set a grill pan over medium-high heat. Season the tuna steaks with remaining salt and Essence and brush with the 2 remaining tablespoons of the olive oil. Place steaks on the grill, turning 45 degrees after 2 minutes. Repeat on the other side for an additional 2 minutes or until medium-rare. Remove from heat and set aside. Serve with the Grilled Pineapple Salsa.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
- Published by William Morrow, 1993.
GRILLED TUNA STEAKS
Look for moist, translucent tuna that's shiny pink or red; avoid fish with any hint of browning.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat a ridged stovetop grill pan or outdoor grill. Season tuna with salt and pepper. Brush grill pan or grill with oil. Grill tuna until well browned but still rare, about 2 minutes per side; the flesh will be firm and tight. For medium rare, cook 1 minute more, until the flesh begins to pull apart. For medium, cook 2 minutes more, until the flesh flakes apart.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine lemon zest and juice, anchovies, oil, and garlic. Bring to boil over medium heat, remove from heat, and stir in oregano and basil. Serve immediately with sauce spooned over tuna.
PINEAPPLE PICO TUNA STEAKS
Bursting with flavor from a quick-and-easy marinade, these tuna steaks are topped with pico de gallo made from pineapple, tomatoes, lime juice and a nice kick of jalapeno. -Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add the tuna; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine pico de gallo ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. For medium-rare, grill tuna, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until slightly pink in the center. Serve with pico de gallo.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH DILL SAUCE
It's hard to tell which is better in this, the tuna or the sauce! The sauce is even better if done the previous day, but who knows when you're going to catch a tuna? No kidding, if you can do it, it gets no better. Otherwise, get the freshest you can get from your fish monger.
Provided by Splashme
Time 22m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the lemon juice with 1/2 cup olive oil in a sealable plastic bag; seal and shake. Add the tuna steaks and store in refrigerator to marinate while the grill preheats.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Whisk the brown mustard, mustard powder, sugar, vinegar, and 1/3 cup olive oil together in a bowl; stir in the dill.
- Remove the tuna from the marinade and discard the marinade; cook the steaks on the preheated grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 6 minutes per side. Drizzle the steaks with the mustard and dill sauce to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 45.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 464 mg, Sugar 20.2 g
TUNA STEAKS WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE
A caribbean inspired recipe that goes well with either tuna or swordfish steaks. Perfect for the grill too. Serve with an island style rice pilaf. Prep time does not include marinating time.
Provided by BoxOWine
Categories Tuna
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Prepare marinade by combining marinade ingredients in shallow dish.
- Add tuna and coat with marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hr or more, turning occasionally.
- Prepare pineapple sauce by puree in blender until smooth.
- Add bell pepper, vinegar, jalapeno chili, curry powder and ground pepper.
- process until smooth.
- Gradually add olive oil.
- Heat large skillet over high heat.
- Add small amount of peanut oil to skillet so tuna does not stick.
- Remove tuna from marinade, season with salt to taste.
- Add tuna to skillet and cook until brown on each side, about 3 mins per side.
- Spoon sauce on plate.
- Place tuna on top of sauce.
- Serve.
GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH CANTALOUPE SALSA
Categories Low Carb Quick & Easy Low Cal Low/No Sugar Wheat/Gluten-Free Backyard BBQ Cantaloupe Tuna Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 2 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Mix cantaloupe, onion, cilantro, 2 teaspoons oil, lime juice and jalapeño chili in small bowl. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, brush tuna steaks on both sides with remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill tuna until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer tuna to plates. Spoon salsa alongside and serve.
TUNA STEAKS WITH GARLIC-HERB CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt butter in the hot skillet. Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper and place in the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a serving plate and keep warm.
- Add half-and-half and spreadable cheese to the same skillet and stir until incorporated. Add lemon juice. Set 2 tablespoons of the sauce aside. Add spinach to the remaining sauce in the skillet and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Divide spinach between 2 plates and place tuna steaks on top. Serve reserved sauce over the steaks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 98.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 399.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
PEPPER- GRILLED TUNA STEAK WITH PARSLEY- GARLIC BUTTER
Big pepper flavor! I love freshly cracked black pepper so this is perfect for me. I have to back off the pepper a bit for my son's steak, though---just too much pepper for him. So adjust to suit your own taste. -adapted from License to Grill
Provided by GaylaJ
Categories Tuna
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make the butter: Combine butter, garlic, lemon juice and parsley and mix well. Cover and refrigerate.
- In another small bowl, combine the salt and pepper and mix well. Press the tuna steaks into the mixture and coat on all sides; drizzle tuna lightly with olive oil.
- Grill over a medium-hot fire for 4-5 minutes per side for medium rare, depending on thickness.
- Serve with a large spoonful on the butter on top of each steak.
Tips:
- Select high-quality tuna steaks: Look for steaks that are firm and have a deep red color. Avoid steaks that are brown or have any signs of spoilage.
- Marinate the tuna steaks: Marinating the steaks in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices will help to enhance their taste and tenderness. You can use a variety of marinades, but a simple mixture of olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon juice is always a good choice.
- Grill the tuna steaks over high heat: This will help to create a nice sear on the outside of the steaks while keeping the inside moist and flavorful. Cook the steaks for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- Make the pineapple sauce: While the tuna steaks are grilling, you can make the pineapple sauce. This sauce is a delicious and easy way to add a tropical flavor to the dish. Simply combine pineapple chunks, brown sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, or until it has thickened.
Conclusion:
Grilled tuna steak with pineapple sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The tuna steaks are grilled to perfection and the pineapple sauce adds a sweet and tangy flavor. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, grilled vegetables, or a salad.
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