Portuguese Fresh Tuna (Sauce And Marinade)

Serves: 4

Iva Padberg

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

54

Sweetness

55

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Pepper

1 tbsp

Garlic Powder

2 tbsps

Hot Paprika

1 cup

Butter

1 cup

Olive Oil

1 cup

Ketchup

1 cup

Water

Directions:

1

In a large resealable plastic bag, mix 3 tablespoons pimenta moida, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons hot paprika

2

Place tuna steaks in the bag, seal, and gently shake to coat

3

Marinate in the refrigerator 1 1/2 to 3 hours

4

Melt the butter and heat the olive oil in a large, heavy cast iron skillet over medium-high heat

5

Discard marinade, and place tuna steaks in the skillet

6

Fry 2 1/2 minutes on each side, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork

7

Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels

8

Mix 1/4 cup pimenta moida, ketchup, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, water, 2 tablespoons hot paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon pepper, and 1 tablespoon garlic powder into the skillet

9

Scrape up browned bits, and cook sauce 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened

10

Scoop a portion of the sauce over the cooked fish to serve, and serve remaining sauce as a gravy for rice and potatoes