Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

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1 pineapple, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices

6 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1/4 cup minced red bell pepper

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon

4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks

1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows

Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme