AFRICAN ADOBO-RUBBED TUNA STEAKS
Adobo means spice rub or marinade, and this particular recipe was introduced by African slaves and brought to Bahía in Brazil in the 17th century. This recipe is from Epicurious.
Provided by Lavender Lynn
Categories Tuna
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- For the salsa:.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocados, scallions, peppers, and garlic. In another bowl, whisk together the orange and lime juices, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Pour over the avocado mixture and gently toss. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, for the cucumbers: Mix the sugar and vinegar in a bowl, stirring well. Add the cucumbers and allow to marinate for about 15 minutes.
- To serve, arrange the cucumber in neat slices across each plate. Slice the tuna and lay it over the cucumbers. Spoon the avocado salsa on top of or around the tuna. Spoon a little of the pickling juices around the cucumbers, and serve. (Sometimes I add a little grated orange zest for garnish as well.)
- For the adobo:.
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl.
- Rub each of the tuna steaks with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil and sprinkle generously with the adobo. (Reserve any extra adobo spice rub for another use.) In a nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until it begins to smoke. Sear the tuna on each side for only 1 minute - the tuna is served rare. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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Mercy Okai
okai_mercy@hotmail.co.ukThis dish is a must-try for any seafood lover. The adobo rub is perfect and the tuna is cooked to perfection.
Kerryn baptiste
kerryn.b@yahoo.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good tuna dish for a long time. The adobo rub is amazing and the tuna is cooked to perfection.
Elijah Blue
elijah.blue42@aol.comThis dish is a perfect way to end a meal. It's light and refreshing. The adobo rub is a perfect complement to the tuna.
Carolyn muhindo
m_c97@hotmail.co.ukI love this dish because it's so healthy. The tuna is a great source of protein and the adobo rub is full of flavor.
ox gaming
gaming-ox@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious. The adobo rub is a perfect touch.
Matin Abas
matin-a43@gmail.comI highly recommend this dish. It's easy to make and it's so delicious. The adobo rub is a perfect complement to the tuna.
Kalvin Burgess
bkalvin28@yahoo.comThis dish is a must-try for any tuna lover. The adobo rub is perfect and the tuna is cooked to perfection.
Honour Charles
charlesh@aol.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to cook tuna and the adobo rub is amazing.
Bella Ngatai
ngatai-b@aol.comThis dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always delicious.
Umer Huzaifa
huzaifa_umer96@hotmail.comI love this dish because it's so versatile. I've served it with rice, pasta, and vegetables. It's always a hit.
Sk Shaid
sk-shaid@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover tuna. The adobo rub adds a lot of flavor and the tuna is cooked to perfection.
Raz KH·óÖN
razk2@gmail.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The adobo rub is so flavorful and the tuna is always cooked perfectly.
Jhakendra Magar
jhakendra-m@yahoo.comThis dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of the adobo rub and the tuna.
Mostafa Atwi
m97@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of tuna, but this dish was amazing! The adobo rub really made all the difference.
Ayezele Ernest
a-e@hotmail.comThis is one of the best tuna dishes I've ever had. The adobo rub is so flavorful and the tuna is cooked to perfection.
Bethel Yilma
b-y@yahoo.comI made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The adobo rub was perfect and the tuna was so moist and flavorful.
Krisztian Gyanti
g-k73@gmail.comThis dish was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the tuna was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.