Best Yellowfin Tuna With Grilled Pineapple Salsa Recipes

YELLOWFIN TUNA WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
• Brush both sides of the pineapple slices with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Place the pineapple on the grill and cook, rotating the slices occasionally, until slightly softened and nicely marked by the grill, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Dice the pineapple slices (discard the tough core portions), and place the dice in a medium nonreactive bowl. Add the red onion, bell pepper, rice vinegar, jalapenos, lime juice, cilantro, and minced garlic.Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the remaining olive oil, and stir well to combine. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and set the salsa aside.
• Season the tuna steaks with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and the Original Essence, and brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the steaks on the grill, rotating them 45 degrees after 2 minutes. Cook for 2 minutes longer. Turn to the other side, grilling the steaks for an additional 2 minutes, or until medium-rare. Remove the tuna from the heat and let it rest briefly before serving it with the Grilled Pineapple Salsa. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

GRILLED TUNA WITH HOT PINEAPPLE-PAPAYA SALSA

Steps:

• Coat a stove-top grill pan or griddle with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat to preheat. Season both sides of tuna with salt and cracked pepper. Place tuna on hot pan and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium doneness.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine pineapple, papaya, onion, chile pepper, lime juice, cilantro, and chili oil. Mix well and season, to taste, with salt. Serve tuna over noodles and spoon salsa over top.

YELLOWFIN TUNA WITH FRESH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Slice the top of pineapple and the bottom off. Stand the pineapple on its side and with a sharp knife, slice sides of pineapple off. Cut the pineapple into small slices and then remove the core of each slice. (The core tends to be hard to eat, but I've had some pineapples were it was soft). Dice the remaining pineapple into small pieces.
• Toss all of the ingredients into a bowl and chill for a couple of hours to let the flavors marinate.
• Season each side of the fish with garlic powder, fresh ground pepper and sea salt.
• Heat grill to medium high heat. Grill each side for about 4-5 minutes, until inside of the fish is a nice medium rare. Top with pineapple salsa! Enjoy!

GRILLED TUNA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

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

GRILLED YELLOWTAIL TUNA AND PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Season yellowtail with salt & pepper on both sides, and place on hot grill. Grill to medium (3 minutes per side depending on thickness), as overcooking will lead to a dry finished product. While fish is cooking, place all ingredients for the pineapple salsa in a bowl and toss. When the fish is cooked, place a piece of banana leaf on the plate. Place fish on top of banana leaf and top with pineapple salsa, serve with rice and garnish with a grilled lemon.
• Salsa can be made 1-2 hours in advance, no need to chill.

GRILLED TUNA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• 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.
• 2. Place the steaks in a large, heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag.
• 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.
• 4. Remove the steaks from the marinade. Discard the marinade.
• 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.
• 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.