Seared Tuna and Salsa
Elevate your dinner table with this vibrant and flavor-packed Seared Tuna and Salsa recipe! Featuring perfectly seared fresh tuna steaks with a golden crust and tender, rare center, this dish is paired with a zesty homemade salsa bursting with juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp red onion, tangy lime juice, and a hint of heat from jalapeño. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 5 minutes of cooking, it’s a quick and healthy option ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dining occasions. Serve it alongside a salad, rice, or steamed veggies for a complete meal that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Bursting with bold, fresh flavors, this dish is a celebration of simple ingredients that shine! Perfect for seafood lovers seeking a sophisticated yet easy meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) fresh tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 medium-sized ripe tomatoes
- 0.25 cups (diced) red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) cilantro
- 1 small (seeded and finely diced) jalapeño pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoons salt (for salsa)
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (for salsa)
Instructions
In a small bowl, prepare the salsa by combining the diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, 0.25 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Stir well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Rub both sides of each steak with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season evenly with 0.5 teaspoons of salt and 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes.
Add the tuna steaks to the hot pan and sear for 1-2 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare doneness, or cook longer to your preference. Be careful not to overcook, as tuna can become dry.
Remove the tuna steaks from the pan and let them rest for 2 minutes.
Serve each tuna steak topped with a generous scoop of the prepared salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
Enjoy immediately with a side of rice, salad, or steamed vegetables, if preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 855 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.0 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.6 mcg | 48% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1242 mg | 26% | |
*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.
