Tuna Tacos with Chargrilled Pineapple

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Fresh tuna steaks: You can often buy great quality tuna steaks from the fish counter at the grocery store. Since the tuna is only lightly cooked, you want a sushi/sashimi grade tuna. 
Pineapple: I try to use the fresh pre-cut chunks from the grocery store, but the recipe works with canned pineapple, too.
Lime juice: Fresh limes are best here; the flavor is much better than a squeezy bottle.
Flour tortilla: I buy the small 'street' taco size or make my own using this recipe. (flour tortilla)

We've tested this recipe at least 3 times to ensure it works well for you. Have a look at our tips for getting the best dish you can!

• Let the tuna come to room temperature before you cook it. Otherwise, you will find the center of your fish is still cold once cooked.
• There is a quick marinade on the tuna; it doesn't need to sit there long. Just while the pineapple chars.
• If your pineapple chunks are small, you can push them onto kebab sticks to make cooking easier on an outdoor grill.
• When you first put the pineapple on the grill/griddle, it will seem like it is sticking. Try not to touch it; it will naturally release from the bars once it has an excellent char.
• When chopping the pineapple for the salsa, keep any liquid and add that to the bowl as well.

These are all just suggestions and things that have worked in our test kitchen, but it is your dinner, so adapt it to suit your family. That is the beauty of cooking; we can all create our own delicious meals.

• Swap the fish: Switch the tuna for some salmon or swordfish. 
• Add extra veg: Shredded cabbage and carrot add a great crunch. You can also add capsicum to the salsa.
• Add a creamy element:  Chipotle sauce mixed with sour cream will give you a lovely creamy sauce. Or add a little tahini mixed with mayo.
• Swap the fruit: Use peaches, apricots, or mangoes for something different.
• Char the limes: When you add the pineapple to the grill, add the limes halves too. The sugars in the citrus caramelize and add a great flavor to the salsa.