Pan-Seared Blackened Tuna with Fresh Mango Salsa

Name: Pan-Seared Blackened Tuna with Fresh Mango Salsa
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper; 0.25 cup Diced Bell Pepper; 1 tsp Dried Basil; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 1 tsp Dried Thyme; 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro; 2 whole Garlic; 1 tbsp Garlic Powder; 1 whole Green Onion; 1 whole Jalapeño Pepper; 2 tbsp Lime Juice; 1 whole Mango; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Onion Powder; 2 tbsp Paprika; 2 tsp Salt; 0.5 whole Sweet Onion; 4 whole Tuna Steak Dish

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Cajun and Creole 🇺🇸Mexican High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free Whole30 Halal 🕌Pescatarian 🐟

Pan-Seared Blackened Tuna with Fresh Mango Salsa pairs spicy, smoky crusted tuna with a cool, juicy topping of mango, cilantro, and lime. The contrast of heat and sweetness makes each bite bright and refreshing, ideal for a warm-weather dinner or a special weekend meal.

Prep45 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

1

Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, and garlic together in a bowl. Rub the tuna steaks with this mixture. Place the steaks in a sealable container and refrigerate for 3 hours.
2

Combine the mango, bell pepper, Spanish onion, green onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl and stir. Add the lime juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, then toss to combine. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3

Stir the paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Remove the tuna steaks from the refrigerator, gently rinse with water, then dip each side of each steak into the spice mixture to coat.
4

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Gently place the tuna steaks into the hot oil. Cook the tuna on one side for 3 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and let it heat. Place the tuna with the uncooked side down into the skillet and cook another 3 minutes; remove from heat immediately.
5

Spoon about 1/2 cup of the mango salsa onto each of 4 plates. Place the tuna steaks on top of the salsa and serve right away.