PINEAPPLE PICO TUNA STEAKS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 385 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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