These delicious blackened tuna steaks are pan seared and topped with a refreshing mango avocado salsa. This simple meal is easy to make and ready in just minutes. Serve with coconut rice for a perfect summer meal.
- 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
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.
Calories: 395kcal Carbohydrates: 14g Protein: 41g Fat: 19g Trans Fat: 0.01g Cholesterol: 65mg Sodium: 653mg Fiber: 5g Sugar: 8g Vitamin C: 45mg