Sea Bass Steaks With Orange Salsa Or Tuna Recipes

PAN-SEARED SESAME-CRUSTED TUNA STEAKS WITH AVOCADO ORANGE SALSA

Steps:

• For the salsa:
• Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt to taste.
• For the fish:
• Spread the sesame seeds in a shallow dish.
• Pat the fish dry with paper towels, then rub thoroughly with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
• Season the fish with salt and pepper.
• Press both sides of each steak into the sesame seeds to coat.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
• Gently lay the tuna in the pan and cook until the seeds are golden brown 1.5 - 2 minutes.
• Carefully flip the fish and continue to cook until just golden brown on the second side, 1.5 - 3 minutes depending upon your desired doneness.
• Serve with the salsa.

SEA BASS STEAKS WITH ORANGE SALSA (OR TUNA)

Steps:

• Thaw fish, if frozen.
• For orange salsa.
• In a medium bowl combine the orange peel, chopped oranges, tomato, cilantro, green onion, walnuts, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper; set aside.
• Rinse fish, pat dry with paper towels.
• In a small bowl combine cumin, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Brush the fish with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with the cumin mixture.
• Place fish in a well greased wire grill basket.
• Grill fish on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 8 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning basket once halfway through grilling.
• Or, place fish on the greased unheated rack of a broiler pan.
• Broil about 4 inches from the heat for 8 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, gently turning once halfway through broiling.
• Spoon the orange salsa over fish.

TUNA STEAKS WITH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• In medium microwavable bowl, mix all salsa ingredients. Microwave on High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until thoroughly heated. Cover to keep warm.
• Set oven to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray.
• Mix brown sugar and lime juice in small bowl. Arrange tuna steaks on rack in broiler pan. Brush with brown sugar mixture.
• Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork, brushing occasionally with brown sugar mixture. Serve fish with salsa.

GRILLED SEA BASS WITH TROPICAL SALSA

Steps:

• Combine first 10 ingredients in medium bowl; toss to blend. Season salsa with salt. Chill to blend flavors, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours, tossing occasionally.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush fish with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until just opaque in center, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Top with salsa and serve.