Best 11 Seared Tuna With Chile Pineapple Sauce Recipes

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Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this tantalizing Seared Tuna with Chile-Pineapple Sauce. This dish seamlessly blends the bold flavors of seared tuna with a sweet and tangy sauce that bursts with the vibrancy of pineapple and the subtle heat of chile peppers. The tender, flaky tuna pairs perfectly with the vibrant sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of searing the tuna to perfection and crafting the delectable sauce. Along with the main recipe, you'll also discover variations that cater to different preferences, including a vegetarian option that substitutes tofu for tuna, a spicy version that amps up the heat with additional chili peppers, and a delightful mango salsa that adds a refreshing twist to the dish. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your senses and leave you with a taste of paradise.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

TUNA STEAKS WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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A caribbean inspired recipe that goes well with either tuna or swordfish steaks. Perfect for the grill too. Serve with an island style rice pilaf. Prep time does not include marinating time.

Provided by BoxOWine

Categories     Tuna

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tuna steaks
peanut oil or vegetable oil, for searing
salt
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno chile
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Prepare marinade by combining marinade ingredients in shallow dish.
  • Add tuna and coat with marinade.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hr or more, turning occasionally.
  • Prepare pineapple sauce by puree in blender until smooth.
  • Add bell pepper, vinegar, jalapeno chili, curry powder and ground pepper.
  • process until smooth.
  • Gradually add olive oil.
  • Heat large skillet over high heat.
  • Add small amount of peanut oil to skillet so tuna does not stick.
  • Remove tuna from marinade, season with salt to taste.
  • Add tuna to skillet and cook until brown on each side, about 3 mins per side.
  • Spoon sauce on plate.
  • Place tuna on top of sauce.
  • Serve.

SEARED RED AND BLACK PEPPER CRUSTED TUNA WITH PINEAPPLE-RED CHILE SAUCE AND SEASONED FRENCH FRIES



Seared Red and Black Pepper Crusted Tuna with Pineapple-Red Chile Sauce and Seasoned French Fries image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 cups fresh pineapple juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons chile de arbol
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup coarsely cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon cascabel chile powder
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon pasilla chile powder
4 (6-ounce) tuna fillets
Olive oil
Salt
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups vegetable oil
4 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and sliced lengthwise into julienne

Steps:

  • Place pineapple juice in a medium saucepan over high heat and reduce to 3 cups. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add the ancho and chile de arbol powder and cook for 2 minutes. Add the reduced pineapple juice, bring to a boil, and cook until reduced to 2 cups. Place mixture in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain into a clean medium saucepan over medium heat, add the honey and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix together the spices in a medium bowl. Brush the tuna on each side with olive oil and season with salt. Dredge 1 side of each tuna in the spice mixture. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sear the tuna spice-side down for 2 to 3 minutes, until a crust forms. Turn over and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes for rare doneness.
  • Mix together the salt, ancho powder and cumin in a small bowl. Heat vegetable oil to 325 degrees F in a fryer. Fry the potatoes in batches until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Increase the temperature of the oil to 375 degrees, put the potatoes, in batches, back into the oil and fry until brown and crisp. Remove the fries from the oil with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels and immediately season with the spice mixture.

PAN-SEARED TUNA WITH AVOCADO, SOY, GINGER, AND LIME



Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado, Soy, Ginger, and Lime image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 big handfuls fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno, sliced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, grated
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Pinch sugar
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 (6-ounce) block sushi-quality tuna
1 ripe avocado, halved, peeled, pitted, and sliced

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cilantro, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir the ingredients together until well incorporated.
  • Place a skillet over medium-high heat and coat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the tuna generously with salt and pepper. Lay the tuna in the hot oil and sear for 1 minute on each side to form a slight crust. Pour 1/2 of the cilantro mixture into the pan to coat the fish. Serve the seared tuna with the sliced avocado and the remaining cilantro sauce drizzled over the whole plate.

SWEET CHILI GINGER SEARED TUNA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

4 (7-ounce) A-grade tuna fillets
Sweet Chili Ginger Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
6 tablespoons sesame oil
8 ounces udon noodles, prepared following package instructions
Yuzu Syrup, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Green Papaya Salad, recipe follows
1 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons peeled and sliced fresh gingerroot
1 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce*
1/2 cup sesame oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup yuzu juice*
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons yuzu chili paste*
2 teaspoons togerashi*
1 bottle ginger ale
1 cup water
1/2 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons salt
1 green papaya, peeled, seeded, and julienned*
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 red onion, peeled and julienned
1 teaspoon yuzu juice*
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Marinate the tuna fillets overnight in the Sweet Chili Ginger Dipping Sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a saute pan and add the udon noodles. Toss to heat through, then add Yuzu Syrup. Toss again, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the remaining 4 tablespoons sesame oil until smoking in a separate saute pan. Remove tuna fillets from the marinade and generously season all sides with salt and pepper. Carefully place the fillets into the hot pan. Sear all sides of the fillets, 2 minutes for rare. Remove from the pan.
  • To serve, in the center of each plate place some udon noodles. Slice tuna fillets in half, on the bias, and place on udon noodles. Arrange Green Papaya Salad over top of tuna and serve.
  • Combine soy sauce, ginger, vinegar, and chili sauce in a blender. Puree until smooth. Slowly add in the sesame oil until sauce is emulsified. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Store refrigerated for up to 1 week
  • Combine yuzu juice and brown sugar in a non-reactive saucepan; place over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce to a syrup consistency. Whisk in yuzu chili paste and togerashi. Store refrigerated for up to 1 month.
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Combine ginger ale, water, 1/2 cup lime juice, 2 teaspoons salt in a saucepan. Place over high heat, and bring liquid to a boil. Add green papaya to boiling liquid, and poach for about 8 minutes. Remove papaya from poaching liquid, and set in cooler to chill.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add chilled, poached papaya to ingredients, and mix thoroughly. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

GRILLED YELLOW FIN TUNA WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA



Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna with Grilled Pineapple Salsa image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pineapple, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon
4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks
1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Brush the pineapple slices lightly with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, then place the pineapple slices on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until softened slightly and nicely marked by the grill, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and allow to cool to room temperature. Dice the pineapple slices (discard the tough core portions) and place in a medium nonreactive bowl. Add the red onion, bell pepper, vinegar, jalapenos, lime juice, cilantro and minced garlic. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and stir well to combine. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and set aside as you prepare the tuna.
  • Set a grill pan over medium-high heat. Season the tuna steaks with remaining salt and Essence and brush with the 2 remaining tablespoons of the olive oil. Place steaks on the grill, turning 45 degrees after 2 minutes. Repeat on the other side for an additional 2 minutes or until medium-rare. Remove from heat and set aside. Serve with the Grilled Pineapple Salsa.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
  • Published by William Morrow, 1993.

SEARED TUNA WITH COCONUT SAUCE



Seared Tuna with Coconut Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Coconut Curry Sauce:
1 cup homemade fish stock or bottled clam juice
1 cup canned coconut milk
1/2 cup canned cream of coconut
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
1/2 cup minced scallions
2 tablespoons chopped lemon grass (optional)
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
4 (8-ounce) tuna steaks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and strain the sauce through a sieve, pressing as much of the sauce through as possible. Return the sauce to a clean saucepan and keep it warm. Rinse the tuna steaks and pat them dry with paper towels. Rub them with the salt and coarse pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and sear the steaks for 3 to 4 minutes on each side (or to taste). Spoon a pool of Coconut Curry Sauce onto each plate, and set the tuna on top of the sauce. Serve immediately.;

SESAME SEARED TUNA



Sesame Seared Tuna image

Easy, great tasting tuna coated with sesame seeds, and quickly seared. This tuna is served rare, so be sure to use a good quality fresh tuna.

Provided by NEWORLEANSGIGLET

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
½ cup sesame seeds
wasabi paste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, mirin, honey and sesame oil. Divide into two equal parts. Stir the rice vinegar into one part and set aside as a dipping sauce.
  • Spread the sesame seeds out on a plate. Coat the tuna steaks with the remaining soy sauce mixture, then press into the sesame seeds to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Place steaks in the pan, and sear for about 30 seconds on each side. Serve with the dipping sauce and wasabi paste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1045.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

GRILLED TUNA WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



Grilled Tuna with Pineapple Salsa image

When Beveylon Concha spent some time in Honolulu, she came upon this tropical treatment for tuna. Now a personal chef in Chesapeake, Virginia, she still prepares the pineapple salsa for everything from grilled fish to pork and poultry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 medium fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 small onion, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Grill pineapple slices, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side. Chill for 30 minutes. , Dice the pineapple; place in a bowl. Stir in the onion, jalapenos, cilantro and lime juice. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled., Brush tuna steaks with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with pineapple salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED AHI TUNA & PINEAPPLE SPINACH SALAD #A1



Grilled Ahi Tuna & Pineapple Spinach Salad #A1 image

A.1. Original Sauce Recipe Contest Entry. Light and refreshing organic baby spinach leaves tossed with shallot vinaigrette topped with juicy seared Ahi tuna & pineapple, sliced red onion, crumbled goat cheese and walnuts.

Provided by Kim Marie C.

Categories     Sauces

Time 33m

Yield 4 Kebobs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 cups packed fresh organic baby spinach leaves
1 1/2 lbs fresh wild fresh ahi tuna, 16-1 1/2 inch cubes
16 fresh whole pineapple chunks (1 inch)
1 medium red onion, 2 1/4 inches slice
3 ounces fresh creamy goat cheese
3/4 cup unsalted walnut halves, crumbled
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grade a pure honey
2 tablespoons fresh minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
2 tablespoons of fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup A.1. Original Sauce

Steps:

  • Make tuna marinade-Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil (reserve the rest for vinaigrette) with the A1 and Sriracha sauces.
  • Cut tuna into 16-1 1/2 inch cubes, place in zipper sealed bag, pour 2/3 cup of marinade over tuna (reserve rest to brush on pineapple later), make sure all pieces are coated, close bag and lay flat in refrigerator for 30 minutes (turn bag over after 1st 15 minutes).
  • Vinaigrette for spinach-Whisk red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, honey, lemon juice, shallots, salt & pepper until emulsified. Put to side for use later.
  • Slice red onion pieces in half and separate. Put to side.
  • Rub vegetable oil on grill surface with paper towel, preheat grill on high for 5 minutes.
  • Use 4 metal skewers each will have 5 tuna cubes and 4 pineapple cubes when complete, starting with a piece of tuna first alternate tuna and pineapple cubes. Brush the pineapple with the remaining marinade from earlier.
  • Sear kebobs 3-4 minutes on each side and remove from grill promptly. Remove from skewers as soon as they are cool enough to handle. Put to side.
  • Toss spinach with vinaigrette and place on serving dish, distribute red onion slices, crumble goat cheese on top, add seared tuna & pineapple cubes, top with crumbled walnuts. Serve immediately.

SEARED TUNA WITH WASABI-BUTTER SAUCE



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I've had the seared tuna in nice restaurants, but this is better than all of them. One tablespoon of wasabi sounds like a lot of heat, but somehow this cooking method mellows it to almost nothing, just leaves the flavor. Really really great.

Provided by DARLA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
10 fluid ounces white wine
¼ cup minced shallots
1 tablespoon wasabi paste, or to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 cup chopped cilantro leaves
6 (6 ounce) fresh tuna steaks, 1 inch thick

Steps:

  • Combine the white wine vinegar, white wine and shallots in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Strain out shallot and discard, return liquid to the pan.
  • Stir the wasabi and soy sauce into the reduction in the pan. Over low heat, gradually whisk in butter one cube at a time allowing the mixture to emulsify. Be careful not to let the mixture boil. When all of the butter has been incorporated, stir in cilantro, and remove from heat. Pour into a small bowl, and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush tuna steaks with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place in the hot skillet, and sear for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Be careful not to overcook, this fish should be served still a little pink in the center. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 158 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 277.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

YELLOWFIN TUNA WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA



Yellowfin Tuna with Grilled Pineapple Salsa image

This dish exemplifies simplicity at its best. This recipe is from"Emeril at the Grill" by Emeril Lagasse.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Four 6-ounce yellowfin tuna steaks
1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning
Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
  • Brush both sides of the pineapple slices with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Place the pineapple on the grill and cook, rotating the slices occasionally, until slightly softened and nicely marked by the grill, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Dice the pineapple slices (discard the tough core portions), and place the dice in a medium nonreactive bowl. Add the red onion, bell pepper, rice vinegar, jalapenos, lime juice, cilantro, and minced garlic.Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the remaining olive oil, and stir well to combine. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and set the salsa aside.
  • Season the tuna steaks with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and the Original Essence, and brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the steaks on the grill, rotating them 45 degrees after 2 minutes. Cook for 2 minutes longer. Turn to the other side, grilling the steaks for an additional 2 minutes, or until medium-rare. Remove the tuna from the heat and let it rest briefly before serving it with the Grilled Pineapple Salsa. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, high-quality tuna steaks.
  • To ensure that the tuna steaks are cooked evenly, sear them over high heat for a short period of time.
  • The chile-pineapple sauce is a great way to add a sweet and spicy flavor to the tuna steaks.
  • Be sure to use ripe pineapple for the sauce, as this will give it the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any fresh pineapple on hand, you can use canned pineapple chunks instead.
  • Serve the seared tuna steaks with the chile-pineapple sauce immediately.

Conclusion:

This seared tuna with chile-pineapple sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. The tuna steaks are cooked to perfection and the sauce is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.

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