- Mixing the Ingredients
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.
- Mixing the Ingredients
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.
- Mixing the Ingredients
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.
- Cooking the Base
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.
- Plating and Serving
Spoon about 1/2 cup of the mango salsa onto each of 4 plates. Lay the tuna steaks atop the salsa and serve immediately.
- Finishing Touches
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- Calories:465 kcal%23%
- Protein:42.0 g%84%
- Carbohydrates:18.0 g%6%
- Fat:25.0 g%50%
- Sugar:9.0 g%9%
- Salt:3.1 g%46%
- Energy:1946 kJ%32%
Blackened Tuna Steaks with Mango Salsa is a delicious and satisfying dish, Featuring olive oil, lime juice and garlic, highlighting the natural sweetness and delicacy of fresh seafood. Serve immediately while hot, garnished with fresh herbs and a wedge of lemon.
