TUNA STEAKS WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE

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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

4 tuna steaks
peanut oil or vegetable oil, for searing
salt
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno chile
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

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.

Rupen Kafle
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but this dish was surprisingly good. The pineapple sauce really helped to mask the fishy taste.


Sondra marie Rodriguez
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids loved the sweet and tangy sauce.


Cathy Roberts
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with fresh pineapple, canned pineapple, and even frozen pineapple. It's always delicious.


Onwuka Oluchi
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This was an easy and delicious weeknight meal. I served it with rice and steamed broccoli.


Zerox Don
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I was surprised at how well the pineapple and tuna went together. This is a dish I will definitely be making again.


Usama Akram
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover tuna. I also added some chopped red bell pepper and onion to the sauce.


Alix Renteria
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to the sauce and it was much better.


Javaid iqbal
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The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the tuna was cooked well.


Isaiah Mukate
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I love the combination of pineapple and tuna. This dish is perfect for a summer meal.


Ghunnar katyal
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Easy to make and very tasty. I used fresh pineapple and it was delicious.


Kiss Kid
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The pineapple sauce adds a nice tropical twist to the tuna steaks. I served this dish with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Waqas Shah
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This tuna steaks with pineapple sauce was a hit with my family! The sauce was tangy and sweet, and the tuna was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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