Festive Tuna Recipe

Name: Festive Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup diced peeled seedless cucumber ( 1/4-inch dice); 1 cup diced seeded ripe tomato ( 1/4-inch dice); 1 cup diced fresh ripe pineapple ( 1/4-inch dice); 3 scallions, including 3 inches green, very thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon very finely diced red jalapeno pepper, or other chile pepper, seeds and ribs removed; 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 3 large limes); 1/4 cup olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 8 tuna steaks (6 to 8 ounces each), cut 1 inch thick; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup diced peeled seedless cucumber ( 1/4-inch dice)
1 cup diced seeded ripe tomato ( 1/4-inch dice)
1 cup diced fresh ripe pineapple ( 1/4-inch dice)
3 scallions, including 3 inches green, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon very finely diced red jalapeno pepper, or other chile pepper, seeds and ribs removed
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 3 large limes)
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 tuna steaks (6 to 8 ounces each), cut 1 inch thick
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

1
Combine all the salsa ingredients in a medium-size bowl.
2
Refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 hour.
3
To prepare the tuna, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper in a large shallow bowl.
4
Add the tuna steaks, turning to coat, and let sit for 15 minutes.
5
Turn them once as they sit.
6
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
7
Sear the tuna steaks for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, adding any remaining marinade, or extra oil, if necessary, to prevent sticking.
8
Turn the tuna, and sear it for 3 minutes on the second side for medium-rare (see Note).
9
Using a spatula, transfer the tuna steaks to eight dinner plates.
10
Spoon the salsa, with its juices, over the tuna, and garnish with the chopped cilantro.
11
Serve immediately.

873

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup diced peeled seedless cucumber ( 1/4-inch dice), 1 cup diced seeded ripe tomato ( 1/4-inch dice), 1 cup diced fresh ripe pineapple ( 1/4-inch dice), 3 scallions, including 3 inches green, very thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Festive Tuna 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.

Festive Tuna

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