Why you’ll love these blackened tuna steaks with mango avocado salsa
- This meal is light and fresh, which is perfect for a hot summer night. You could even make it on the grill if you want to keep your house cool. Just use high heat.
- The combination of tangy mango and creamy avocado pair so well with the spice in the blackening seasoning. I promise you’ll love it.
How to make mango avocado salsa
Make the salsa. Chop the mango, avocado, pepper, red onion and cilantro and combine then in a big mixing bowl. Then add lime juice and a good amount of salt and pepper. Stir to combine and set the salsa aside for later.
How to make blackened tuna steaks
Season the tuna. Pat the tuna steaks dry and then rub a nice thick layer of seasoning on both sides of the steak.
Sear the steaks. Heat a large skillet to high heat. Add a thin layer of cooking oil (high temperature friendly like avocado or canola oil). When it’s nice and hot, add the steaks and sear for 1 – 2 minutes per side. This will vary depending on how thick your steaks are and how well you want them to be cooked.
Garnish and serve. Remove the tuna steaks from the pan and allow them to rest for a minute or two. Then slice the steaks and serve them topped with mango avocado salsa.
Frequently asked questions
No. Tuna steak is best when served rare to medium-rare, with an internal temperature of 115-125˚F and a beautiful pink center.
We used olive oil for searing these tuna steaks, but it’s even better to use an oil with a high smoke point, such as canola or avocado oil. Make sure the pan and the oil is fully heated before placing the tuna steaks in the pan.
No you should never wash raw meat, this includes raw fish. This will just spread germs around your kitchen. You should dry the surface of the tuna steaks by patting with a paper towel. This will help the seasoning adhere to the tuna and help them achieve a nice blackened sear.
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Blackened Tuna Steaks with Mango Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
- Blackening seasoning, or Cajun/Creole seasoning, about 1 – 2 tablespoons
- 4 ahi tuna steaks
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
For the salsa:
- 1 mango, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons diced onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- Combine the mango, avocado, pepper, red onion and cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Add lime juice, salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Pat the tuna steaks dry and season them liberally with blackening seasoning.
- Heat a large skillet to high heat with cooking oil. When oil is hot, add the steaks and sear for 1 – 2 minutes per side.
- Remove from the pan and allow the steaks to rest for a minute or two.
- To serve, slice the tuna and top with mango avocado salsa.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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