Portuguese Fresh Tuna (Sauce and Marinade) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Portuguese Fresh Tuna (Sauce and Marinade) Recipe). Family Recipe, a staple once a year when fresh tuna was available in my area. It's pretty spicy, so it is generally served with boiled potatoes which are perfect for soaking up the sauce. The sauce is awesome and stands up to the very meaty fish. For some reason, long lost, my grandmother always asked for the darkest tuna steaks they had. She insisted they were better. Pretty sure my grandmother used lard for frying, my aunt says butter and oil do fine. Any vegetable oil is fine if you don't buy you olive oil by the gallon. Plate the fish with some rice or potatoes (both if you are Portugues).

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 1hr30 mins

Total: 2hrs

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Portuguese Fresh Tuna (Sauce and Marinade) Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons pimenta moida

¼ cup cider vinegar

½ teaspoon salt

⅓ teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons hot paprika

4 large fresh tuna steaks

½ cup butter

1 cup olive oil

¼ cup pimenta moida

½ cup ketchup

¼ cup cider vinegar

¼ cup water

2 tablespoons hot paprika

½ teaspoon salt

⅓ teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon garlic powder

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 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. Place tuna steaks in the bag seal and gently shake to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator 1 1/2 to 3 hours.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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. 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.

Nutritional Information

Portuguese Fresh Tuna (Sauce and Marinade) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 919

% Daily Value *

Protein: 41.5g 83%

Carbohydrates: 11.9g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 8.5g

Fat: 78.8g 121%

Saturated Fat: 22.5g 112%

Cholesterol: 138.2mg 46%

Vitamin A Iu: 6449.5IU 129%

Niacin Equivalents: 24.2mg 186%

Vitamin B6: 1.6mg 98%

Vitamin C: 16.8mg 28%

Folate: 8.1mcg 2%

Calcium: 49.1mg 5%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 98.1mg 35%

Potassium: 979.2mg 27%

Sodium: 1319.9mg 53%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 72%

Calories From Fat: 709.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.