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How to Make Blackened Tuna Steaks with Mango Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Blackened tuna steaks with mango salsa is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light and refreshing meal. The combination of the spicy, blackened tuna with the sweet and tangy mango salsa is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Not only is this dish bursting with flavor, but it is also packed with nutrients. Tuna is a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids, while mango is rich in vitamins A, C, and E. Together, they make a power...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

    458 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 1233mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1096mg

    Categories

    Blackened recipes
    Tuna recipes
    Steak recipes
    Mango recipes
    Salsa recipes