Jamaican Jerk Tuna Recipe 355

JAMAICAN JERK TUNA

Steps:

• For the jerk seasoning:.
• In a small bowl combine the allspice, mustard, paprika, granulated onion, lemon pepper, dried red pepper flakes, ground pepper, cayenne, granulated garlic, cinnamon, salt and thyme.
• Rinse the tuna with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Rub each side of the tuna pieces with a little of the olive oil.
• Sprinkle one side of each portion with 1 1/2 teaspoons jerk mixture; pat the seasoning onto the fish, turn and repeat with the second side.
• Let stand for 1 hour, until the seasoning is moistened, turning once.
• Store extra jerk blend in a sealed jar for up to 6 months.
• Grill the tuna over moderately-hot fire for 4 to 5 minutes, turning once.
• Do not overcook, since the seafood will continue to cook once taken from the fire.
• Serve with grilled plantains and a salad of chayote, orange and sweet onion, if you like.

FRESH JAMAICAN JERK TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Set oven to broil.
• Place tuna steaks on rack in broiler pan.
• Mix lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoon of the thyme (1/4 teaspoon if dried), the sugar, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the allspice, red pepper, salt, cloves, and garlic together.
• Brush fish with half of the lemon juice mixture.
• Broil with top about 4 inches form heat for 7 minutes.
• Carefully turn fish; brush with remaining lemon juice mixture.
• Broil about 7 minutes more or until fish flakes easily; cool.
• Flake fish and set aside.
• Cook and drain pasta per package directions; rinse with cold water and drain again.
• Mix oil, vinegar, celery salt, remaining 2 teaspoons thyme and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl.
• Add in flaked fish, pasta, cucumber, and green onion; toss.
• Arrange tomato slices around edge of serving platter.
• Spoon pasta mixture onto center of platter.

CARIBBEAN GRILLED TUNA

Steps:

• Place tuna steaks in a large zip-top plastic bag.
• Mix together remaining ingredients and pour over tuna; turn to coat; seal bag and refrigerate 20-30 minutes.
• Lightly grease grill rack; place tuna on grill.
• Grill approx.
• 5 minutes per side or until fish flakes; apply extra marinade during grill time to keep tuna moist.