Best 10 Grilled Tuna With Pineapple Salsa Recipes

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Grilled tuna with pineapple salsa is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or a quick and easy weeknight meal. The grilled tuna is moist and flavorful, while the pineapple salsa is sweet and tangy. This dish is also packed with nutrients, including protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins C and A. If you are looking for a delicious and healthy grilled tuna recipe, then this is the one for you!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

YELLOWFIN TUNA WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA



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This dish exemplifies simplicity at its best. This recipe is from"Emeril at the Grill" by Emeril Lagasse.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Four 6-ounce yellowfin tuna steaks
1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning
Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
  • Brush both sides of the pineapple slices with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Place the pineapple on the grill and cook, rotating the slices occasionally, until slightly softened 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 the dice in a medium nonreactive bowl. Add the red onion, bell pepper, rice vinegar, jalapenos, lime juice, cilantro, and minced garlic.Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the remaining olive oil, and stir well to combine. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and set the salsa aside.
  • Season the tuna steaks with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and the Original Essence, and brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the steaks on the grill, rotating them 45 degrees after 2 minutes. Cook for 2 minutes longer. Turn to the other side, grilling the steaks for an additional 2 minutes, or until medium-rare. Remove the tuna from the heat and let it rest briefly before serving it with the Grilled Pineapple Salsa. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

GRILLED TUNA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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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

1/2 medium fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 small onion, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Cooking spray
4 tuna steaks (about 5 ounces each)
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup diced pineapple
1 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and diced
1/4 cup minced red onion
1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon hot chili oil
8 ounces somen noodles, cooked according to package directions

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 PINEAPPLE SALSA



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This is my favorite salsa to go with summer grilling! Have served this for guests and family and everyone loves it! Serve with grilled chicken breast, fish, or pork.

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ fresh pineapple - peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
cooking spray
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small sweet onion, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Spray pineapple pieces with cooking spray.
  • Cook pineapple on the grill until lightly browned and caramelized, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove pineapple from grill and cool; chop.
  • Mix pineapple, red bell pepper, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, lime juice, sugar, salt, and ground black pepper together in a bowl; refrigerate until chilled and flavors blend, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 196.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

GRILLED YELLOW FIN TUNA WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pineapple, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon
4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks
1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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 TILAPIA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Years ago I found a grilled tilapia recipe in a seafood cookbook. The pineapple salsa with cilantro has a touch of spice and goes so well with the flaky, tender fish. -Beth Fleming, Downers Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings (2 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
Dash cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • For salsa, in a small bowl, combine pineapple, green onions, green pepper, cilantro, 4 teaspoons lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt and cayenne. Refrigerate until serving., Mix oil and remaining lime juice; drizzle over fillets. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt., Grill fish, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED TUNA WITH PINEAPPLE-NECTARINE SALSA



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I made this a few months ago and miss placed this recipe, after finding it I knew it had to be here, the flavors are so nice together. You could substitute other fish to and its LF.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Sauces

Time 39m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 to 2 medium limes)
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 lb tuna, cut into 4 serving pieces
1 medium nectarine, diced (3/4 to 1 cup)
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice
1 kiwi fruit, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons diced red onions
1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine marinade ingredients in an airtight plastic bag.
  • Add fish and turn bag to coat.
  • Seal and refrigerate for 15 minutes to 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, combine salsa ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Preheat grill (or broiler) on medium-high.
  • Grill fish for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  • To serve, place fish on dinner plates.
  • Top with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.6, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 191.3, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 13.6, Protein 27.4

GRILLED YELLOWTAIL TUNA AND PINEAPPLE SALSA



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This light and delicious dinner came to me by way of Chef Josh Korn of Paul Martin's American Bistro.

Provided by JMac11116

Categories     Weeknight

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 -7 ounces portions fresh yellowtail fish fillets
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 whole pineapple, peeled, sliced into 1/4 inch slices, and diced
1 small red onion, peeled, sliced 1 inch thick, grilled, and diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Season yellowtail with salt & pepper on both sides, and place on hot grill. Grill to medium (3 minutes per side depending on thickness), as overcooking will lead to a dry finished product. While fish is cooking, place all ingredients for the pineapple salsa in a bowl and toss. When the fish is cooked, place a piece of banana leaf on the plate. Place fish on top of banana leaf and top with pineapple salsa, serve with rice and garnish with a grilled lemon.
  • Salsa can be made 1-2 hours in advance, no need to chill.

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH CANTALOUPE SALSA



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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

3/4 cup coarsely chopped cantaloupe
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeño chili
2 5- to 6-ounce fresh tuna steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)

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.

GRILLED TUNA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



Grilled Tuna with Pineapple Salsa image

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 Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ medium fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 small onion, diced
2 peppers jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

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 255.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 76.7 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 187 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh tuna steaks that are at least 1 inch thick.
  • To prevent the tuna from sticking to the grill, brush it with olive oil or cooking spray before grilling.
  • Grill the tuna over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is cooked to your desired doneness.
  • For a flavorful salsa, use a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, such as pineapple, mango, avocado, and red onion.
  • Be sure to season the salsa with lime juice, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the grilled tuna with the pineapple salsa and your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Grilled tuna with pineapple salsa is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The tuna is cooked to perfection and the salsa is refreshing and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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