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.
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 3 tablespoons pimenta moida
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons hot paprika
- 4 large fresh tuna steaks
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup olive oil
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- 1/4 cup pimenta moida
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons hot paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
PREPARATION:
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.
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 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.