Fresh Jamaican Jerk Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Fresh Jamaican Jerk Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb tuna steak (1-inch thick); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 t. dried); 1 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste); ground cloves (a dash); 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1 medium cucumber, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons sliced green onions; 4 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Servings: persons

1/2 lb tuna steak (1-inch thick)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 t. dried)
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
ground cloves (a dash)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 medium cucumber, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
4 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1
Set oven to broil.
2
Place tuna steaks on rack in broiler pan.
3
Mix lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoon of the thyme (1/4 teaspoon if dried), the sugar, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the allspice, red pepper, salt, cloves, and garlic together.
4
Brush fish with half of the lemon juice mixture.
5
Broil with top about 4 inches form heat for 7 minutes.
6
Carefully turn fish; brush with remaining lemon juice mixture.
7
Broil about 7 minutes more or until fish flakes easily; cool.
8
Flake fish and set aside.
9
Cook and drain pasta per package directions; rinse with cold water and drain again.
10
Mix oil, vinegar, celery salt, remaining 2 teaspoons thyme and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl.
11
Add in flaked fish, pasta, cucumber, and green onion; toss.
12
Arrange tomato slices around edge of serving platter.
13
Spoon pasta mixture onto center of platter.

773

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb tuna steak (1-inch thick), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 t. dried), 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Fresh Jamaican Jerk Tuna Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Fresh Jamaican Jerk Tuna Salad

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