Blackened Tuna Steaks with Mango Salsa

This delicious and simple dish will make your dinner guests think you're a true gourmet chef! It works great with fresh or frozen fish.


Recipes · Seafood · Fish · Tuna


Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 55 mins
Additional Time: 3 hrs
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 steaks

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 tuna steaks

  • 1 fresh mango - peeled, pitted, and chopped

  • ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper

  • ½ Spanish onion, finely chopped

  • 1 green onion, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons paprika

  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil


Directions

  1. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and garlic in a bowl. Rub the tuna steaks with the mixture. Place the steaks in a sealable container and chill in refrigerator 3 hours.

  2. Combine the mango, bell pepper, Spanish onion, green onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl; stir. Add the lime juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil and toss to combine. Chill in refrigerator 1 hour.

  3. Stir together the paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, and garlic powder in a bowl. Remove the tuna steaks from the refrigerator and gently rinse with water and then dip each side of each steak in the spice mixture to coat.

  4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Gently lay the tuna steaks into the hot oil. Cook the tuna on one side for 3 minutes; remove to a plate. Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil into the skillet and let it get hot. Lay the tuna with the uncooked side down into the skillet and cook another 3 minutes; remove from heat immediately.

  5. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the mango salsa onto each of 4 plates. Lay the tuna steaks atop the salsa and serve immediately.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
458 Calories
25g Fat
18g Carbs
42g Protein


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