Blackened Tuna Steaks with Mango Avocado Salsa
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.
Servings: 4
Calories: 395kcal
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.
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Nutrition
Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 653mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 45mg