portuguese fresh tuna (sauce and marinade)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons pimenta moida
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons hot paprika
• 4 large fresh tuna steaks
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup pimenta moida
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons hot paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a large resealable plastic bag, mix 3 tablespoons pimenta moida, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons hot paprika. place tuna steaks in the bag, seal, and gently shake to coat. marinate in the refrigerator 1 1/2 to 3 hours.
• melt the butter and heat the olive oil in a large, heavy cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. discard marinade, and place tuna steaks in the skillet. fry 2 1/2 minutes on each side, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
• mix 1/4 cup pimenta moida, ketchup, 1/4 cup vinegar, water, 2 tablespoons hot paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon pepper, and 1 tablespoon garlic powder into the skillet. scrape up browned bits, and cook sauce 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened. scoop a portion of the sauce over the cooked fish to serve, and serve remaining sauce as a gravy for rice and potatoes.