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

Are you looking for a refreshing and light dish to serve at your next dinner party or cookout? Look no further than these delicious and healthy Tuna Steaks with Melon Salsa. This recipe combines the bold flavors of seared tuna with the sweetness of ripe melon for a dish that is sure to impress your guests.

Tuna steaks are a fantastic choice for a main course, as they are not only delicious but also packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Seared to perfection, the tuna steaks in th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 small cantaloupe, flesh removed and finely diced
  • ½ red chile pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 10 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 (5 ounce) tuna steaks
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 mins
  • Total Time: 26 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 steaks

  • Combine the cantaloupe, chile pepper, basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Cook tuna in oil for 3 minutes per side. Spoon cantaloupe mixture over each steak to serve.
  • Nutrition

    482 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 89mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 104mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1280mg