Blackened Tuna Steaks With Mango Salsa Recipe 455

BLACKENED TUNA STEAKS WITH MANGO SALSA RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• 1.) 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. 2.) Combine the mango, bell pepper, Spanish onion, scallion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl; stir. Add the lime juice and 1 1/2 tsp olive oil and toss to combine. chill in refrigerator 1 hour. 3.) 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. 4.) Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over med 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 tsp 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. 5.) Spoon about 1/2 cup of the mango salsa onto each of the 4 plates. Lay the tuna steaks atop the salsa and serve immediately.

GRILLED BLACKENED TUNA STEAK RECIPE WITH MANGO AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• To make the seasoning mix, whisk all ingredients together and store in an airtight container. The mix should keep well for at least three months.
• To make the mango avocado salsa, mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust the seasonings if desired.
• To make the grilled blackened tuna steaks, heat a grill over high heat (or a grill pan on the stove over medium-high).
• Coat the tuna steaks with the blackening seasoning on all sides, then spray the top and bottom with cooking spray.
• Add the steaks to the hot grill and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until black grill marks have formed but the inside is still rare. Serve hot topped with mango avocado salsa.