Broiled Tuna with Pineapple-Chipotle Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 cup cubed pineapple
• preferably fresh
• 1/4 cup seeded and finely diced green bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions (white and light green parts)
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon seeded and minced chipotle chile in adobo sauce
• or Tabasco or other hot sauce
• Four 8-ounce tuna steaks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the broiler or prepare a medium-hot grill.
2. If using the broiler, line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. To make the salsa: In a small bowl, mix together the pineapple, bell pepper, scallions, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and chipotle chile.
4. Let stand, covered, at room temperature while you prepare the tuna.
5. To make the tuna: Coat the tuna with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
6. Place the tuna on the prepared baking sheet or, if grilling, place it on the grill.
7. Broil, 4 inches from the heat, or grill for 3 minutes per side, or until the tuna is cooked to desired doneness.
8. Serve topped with the salsa.