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.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- peanut oil or vegetable oil, for searing
MARINADE
- 1⁄4cup orange juice
- 1tablespoon olive oil
- 2teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1
- 1teaspoon orange zest
- 1teaspoon lime zest
- 1⁄2teaspoon ground pepper
PINEAPPLE SAUCE
- 1cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 1cup chopped yellow bell pepper
- 1⁄3cup rice vinegar
- 1tablespoon minced jalapeno chile
- 1⁄2teaspoon curry powder
- 1⁄2teaspoon ground pepper
- 1tablespoon olive oil
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DIRECTIONS
- 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.
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