Tuna Sweet and Sour

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and flavorful Tuna Sweet and Sour recipe, a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes that will transport your senses to paradise. Succulent seared tuna steaks are paired with sautéed bell peppers, onions, and juicy pineapple chunks, all enveloped in a luscious sweet and sour glaze made with ketchup, soy sauce, white vinegar, and brown sugar. This quick and easy dish, ready in just 45 minutes, is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice to soak up every drop of the irresistible sauce, and garnish with fresh green onions for a pop of color and freshness. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe is a delicious way to elevate tuna into a restaurant-worthy dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams tuna steaks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 1 cup, fresh or canned (drained) pineapple chunks
• 1 medium, sliced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 stalks, chopped (optional for garnish) green onions

Directions

Step 1

Season the tuna steaks with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Lightly coat the tuna steaks with all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear the tuna steaks for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté the onions, diced red and green bell peppers, and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly softened.

Step 5

Add the pineapple chunks to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, white vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Pour the mixture over the sautéed vegetables in the pan and bring to a simmer.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Gradually add this to the sauce, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 8

Return the seared tuna steaks to the pan, spooning the sauce and vegetables over the fish. Allow the tuna to heat through for 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the pan from heat and garnish with chopped green onions, if desired, before serving.

Step 10

Serve your Tuna Sweet and Sour hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1559.2 grams (1559.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1525

Total Fat 44.00g	56%
Saturated Fat 6.90g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.40g
Cholesterol 195mg	65%
Sodium 4203mg	183%
Total Carbohydrate 137.80g	50%
Dietary Fiber 11.80g	42%
Total Sugars 80.10g
Protein 141.90g	284%

Vitamin D 649IU	3247%
Calcium 195mg	15%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 3261mg	69%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.1%

Protein: 37.5%

Carbs: 36.4%