grilled tuna with pineapple salsa

Name: Grilled Tuna with Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1/2 medium fresh pineapple; 1 small 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 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 4 tuna steaks, 5 to 6 ounces each, 3/4 inch thick; 1/3 cup(s) seasoned rice vinegar; 3 - green onions, minced; 1 - 1 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and minced; 1 teaspoon(s) dijon mustard; 1/2 cup(s) fresh cilantro, minced; fresh cilantro sprigs. to garnish; mesquite wood chips, optional

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on Feb 6, 2021

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.

Rate

prep time 1 Hr 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Grill

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 medium fresh pineapple
1 small 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 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 tuna steaks, 5 to 6 ounces each, 3/4 inch thick
1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
3 - green onions, minced
1 - 1 inch piece gingerroot, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
fresh cilantro sprigs. to garnish
mesquite wood chips, optional

How To Make grilled tuna with pineapple salsa

Step 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.

Step 2

Place the steaks in a large, heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag.
Step 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.
Step 4

Remove the steaks from the marinade. Discard the marinade.
Step 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.
Step 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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