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Tender Tropical Tuna Steaks

July 6, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Barbeque, Easy Tuna Recipe, Main Course, New Tuna Recipe, Supper, Tuna

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stk Tender Tropical Tuna Steaks - Aloha everyone! This scrumptious, summer tuna steak recipe, is BBQ’d in only 10 minutes, and has its own homemeade marinade, that is quite sweet and sassy, and extremely simple. Try it with our Side Spinach and Tomato recipe, a divine combination.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 8-10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Tuna Steak
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Tender Tropical Tuna Steaks

1/2 cup pineapple or other tropical fruit preserves
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick

Directions to make Tender Tropical Tuna Steaks

Step 1:To prepare marinade, combine preserves, hoisin, lime juice, cilantro, ginger, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir well. Pour into a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; toss tuna with marinade to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 2:Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
Step 3:Remove tuna steaks from marinade, shake off excess, and discard remaining marinade. Cook on preheated grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook - the tuna should be lightly browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the middle. Serve immediately.

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Grilled Tuna Burger

May 12, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Easy, Easy Tuna Recipe, Main Course, Supper, Tuna

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grilled_tuna_burger Grilled Tuna Burger - Ever notice a BBQ recipe makes evrything taste better? Well these awesome tuna burgers are no exception, and they cook up in no time at all! Fresh, crisp lettuce and tomatoes are the ultimate toppings.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 5-10 mins
Main Ingredient: Tuna
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Grilled Tuna Burger

2 pounds minced fresh tuna
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 tablespoons capers — minced
1/4 cup cilantro, minced
1/4 cup scallions, minced
1 tablespoon chipotle puree

Directions to make Grilled Tuna Burger

Step 1:In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use. When ready to use, form into 1 inch thick patties.
Step 2:ush tuna burgers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 1 minute on each side for rare. Serve on hamburger buns.

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Curried Tuna Salad In Red Pepper

April 30, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Easy, Easy Tuna Recipe, Main Course, Supper, Tuna

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tuna_salad Curried Tuna Salad In Red Pepper - A wonderful tuna salad recipe to try some hot summer evening when you just don’t want to be in the house eating hot food. These chilled peppers with curry recipe will saitsfy your hunger and keep ypu cool.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Tuna
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Curried Tuna Salad In Red Pepper

1 lg Red bell pepper
3 1/4 oz Chunk light tuna
packed in water or oil, - drained & slightly mashed 1/2 c Canned garbanzo beans
drained
1 2-in piece of cucumber
- preferably English - hot-house peeled, - and cut into fine dice
3 tb Dried currants
2 tb Slivered almonds
- lightly toasted
2 Scallions; thinly sliced
4 tb Plain low-fat yogurt
1 ts Curry powder
1/2 ts Ground ginger

Directions to make Curried Tuna Salad In Red Pepper

Step 1:CUT OFF THE TOP of the red pepper about one-third of the way down. Remove the seeds and membranes from both the top and bottom, and the stem from the top.
Step 2:Finely dice the top and put it in a medium-size bowl. Add the tuna, garbanzo beans, cucumber, currants, almonds and scallions to the bowl, and toss gently.
Step 3:Combine the yogurt with the curry and ginger, and mix it with the tuna salad. Spoon the tuna back into the red pepper before serving.

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