Tropical Grilled Tuna

Submitted by alligirl

"Taken from the Harris Teeter website; posted for ZWT. "The salsa is hot with peppers and sweet with the pineapples." Simple and delicious!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 4 entrees
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
• 29.58 ml minced fresh cilantro
• 29.58 ml lime juice
• 4 (680.38 g) tuna steaks
• 14.79 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 1.23 ml kosher salt
• 1.23 ml fresh ground pepper

directions

1. Grill pineapple slices, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side. Chill for 30 minutes.
2. Dice the pineapple; place in a bowl.
3. Stir in the onion, jalapenos, cilantro and lime juice.
4. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
5. Brush tuna steaks with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Reviews

[Dr. Jenny]

This tuna recipe was easy to make and was refreshing on a hot day. The sweetness of the pineapple balanced the heat of the pepper. I used a serrano as I did not have a jalapeno. I served with a side of green beans. Thanks for a nice dinner. Made for ZWT 7