Ahi and Papaya in Citrus Sauce Recipe

Name: Ahi and Papaya in Citrus Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (1/2 lb) ahi tuna steaks (2 lbs. total); 1 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and cubed; ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds; 2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced; 2 cups orange juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ⅓ cup brown sugar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

4 (1/2 lb) ahi tuna steaks (2 lbs. total)
1 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and cubed
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced
2 cups orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅓ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

1
To make the sauce: add all sauce ingredients to a pan over medium heat.
2
Whisk for about 5 minutes or until thickened; keep warm over low heat.
3
Preheat oven to 425.
4
Place tuna steaks in a 13x9 inch baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray.
5
Top with papaya and half of the citrus sauce.
6
Bake, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until fish flakes.
7
Sprinkle with almonds.
8
To serve: place tuna steaks on individual plates; garnish with kiwi slices and pass around remaining sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (1/2 lb) ahi tuna steaks (2 lbs. total), 1 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and cubed, ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds, 2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced, and more.

Yes, Ahi and Papaya in Citrus Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ahi and Papaya in Citrus Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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