Coriander Crusted Tuna with Black Bean Salsa
Elevate your dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful Coriander Crusted Tuna with Black Bean Salsa! Perfectly seared tuna steaks are encrusted with fragrant toasted coriander seeds, offering a bold, earthy crust that pairs beautifully with the zingy, refreshing black bean salsa. Bursting with cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and a splash of lime juice, the salsa brings a medley of textures and bright, zesty flavors that complement the rich tuna. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive dish for a weekend gathering. Serve it up for a healthy, protein-packed meal with a gourmet flair that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Keywords: coriander tuna, black bean salsa, seared tuna recipe, healthy seafood recipes, quick dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6-ounce) tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can (15-ounce), rinsed and drained black beans
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup, finely diced red onion
- 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 small, finely diced jalapeño
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
Instructions
Begin by preparing the black bean salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and ground cumin. Stir well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
Next, toast the coriander seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Allow them to cool, then crush them coarsely using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Season them on both sides with sea salt, ground black pepper, and the crushed coriander seeds, pressing the seeds gently into the fish to create a crust.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the tuna steaks and sear for 1-2 minutes per side for a rare center, or longer if you prefer your tuna more cooked.
Remove the tuna from the heat and let it rest for 3 minutes.
Slice the tuna steaks into thick strips and plate them alongside the black bean salsa.
Garnish with extra cilantro if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.7 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 769 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 53.6 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.5 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 832 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
