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 cup
Cider Vinegar1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Pepper1 tbsp
Garlic Powder2 tbsps
Hot Paprika4 large
Tuna Steak (fresh)1 cup
Butter1 cup
Olive Oil1 cup
Ketchup1 cup
WaterDirections:
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