Grilled Tuna with Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 1 tuna steak with 1/4 cup salsa
  • Calories:
  • 256
  • Fat:
  • 5 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 1 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 77 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 385 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 10 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 40 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 5 very lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.


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Grilled Tuna with Pineapple Salsa

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“This easy-to-mix salsa adds tropical flair to sweet and spicy glazed tuna steaks,“ writes Bonnie Hogan from Rochester, New Hampshire. “It’s a delicious and attractive entree with minimal prep work.”

SERVINGS: 4

CATEGORY: Lower Fat

METHOD: Grill (gas or charcoal)

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 3 teaspoons cider vinegar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper, optional
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 4 tuna steaks (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, red onion, cilantro, 1-1/2 teaspoons vinegar and jalapeno if desired. Cover and refrigerate until serving. In a small bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, ketchup and remaining vinegar; set aside.
    Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Rub both sides of fish with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting frequently with reserved hoisin sauce mixture and turning once. Serve with pineapple salsa. Yield: 4 servings (1 cup salsa).


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