Pineapple Pico Tuna Steaks

Name: Pineapple Pico Tuna Steaks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup tequila; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each); PICO DE GALLO:; 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple; 1 plum tomato, finely chopped; 1/3 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

Bursting with flavor from a quick-and-easy marinade, these tuna steaks are topped with pico de gallo made from pineapple, tomatoes, lime juice and a nice kick of jalapeno. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

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Ingredients

1/2 cup tequila
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
PICO DE GALLO:
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1 plum tomato, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add the tuna; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine pico de gallo ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Drain and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. For medium-rare, grill tuna, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until slightly pink in the center. Serve with pico de gallo.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 385 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 974mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.

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