Papaya-Lime Salsa with Macadamia-Crusted Grilled Tuna
Papaya-Lime Salsa with Macadamia-Crusted Grilled Tuna balances rich, seared tuna with a crunchy, buttery nut coating and a bright, tropical salsa. Sweet papaya, lime, and a hint of heat cut through the tuna’s meaty texture, creating a lively contrast in every bite. Ideal for a summer dinner or a special weeknight meal when you want something fresh yet satisfying.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Papaya-Lime Salsa with Macadamia-Crusted Grilled Tuna, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix papaya, bell pepper, and onion in a medium bowl. Add the cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and hot chile paste; toss to combine. Refrigerate the salsa until ready to serve.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl until smooth. Spread the nuts on a shallow plate.
- 4
Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Dip the tuna steaks in the beaten eggs and let the excess run off. Press them into the macadamia nuts until evenly coated.
- 5
Grill the tuna steaks on the preheated grill to your preferred doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium. Serve with the papaya salsa.
- Calories 536.48 kcal High 27%
- Protein 41.62 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 27.34 g 10%
- Total Fat 30.79 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 5.35 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 235.05 mg High 78%
- Sodium 599.42 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 2.28 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 20.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 69.95 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 6.64 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 601.0 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 144.6 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 51.78 mg Good Source 58%
- Vitamin D 3.65 mcg Moderate 18%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Papaya Lime Salsa with Macadamia Crusted Grilled Tuna is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chili Paste, Eggs, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 536.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Papaya-Lime Salsa with Macadamia-Crusted Grilled Tuna made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Paste, Eggs, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Cilantro, Lime Juice. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Papaya-Lime Salsa with Macadamia-Crusted Grilled Tuna?
- About 50 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 536.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Papaya-Lime Salsa with Macadamia-Crusted Grilled Tuna easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Papaya-Lime Salsa with Macadamia-Crusted Grilled Tuna healthy?
- Papaya-Lime Salsa with Macadamia-Crusted Grilled Tuna has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 536.48 calories and 41.62 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 599.42 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.35 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Fish, Eggs, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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