Tuna Steaks W Avocado Salsa
Elevate your dinner table with this stunning recipe for Tuna Steaks with Avocado Salsa, a symphony of vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfectly seared tuna steaks are seasoned simply with salt and pepper, letting their natural richness shine, while the creamy, zesty avocado salsa adds a fresh, summery contrast. The salsa, featuring ripe avocados, juicy roma tomatoes, tangy lime juice, and a touch of heat from jalapeño, is a refreshing topping that pairs beautifully with the tender fish. Quick to prepare, with just 20 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of cooking time, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at a weekend gathering. Serve this restaurant-quality meal with a light side salad or steamed vegetables, and garnish with extra cilantro for an elegant finish. Keywords: tuna steak recipe, avocado salsa, grilled tuna, easy seafood dinner, healthy dinner idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (approximately 6 oz each) tuna steaks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 2 medium roma tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) cilantro
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) lime juice
- 1 whole (seeded and finely diced) jalapeño
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
Instructions
Season both sides of the tuna steaks with salt and black pepper. Set them aside to marinate slightly while you prepare the salsa.
To make the avocado salsa, start by dicing the avocados and roma tomatoes into small, evenly sized pieces. Place them in a medium mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if you prefer less heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeño before chopping). Add them to the bowl with the avocados and tomatoes.
Add the freshly squeezed lime juice and minced garlic to the salsa mixture. Season with a small pinch of salt and gently mix everything together, being careful not to mash the avocados. Set the salsa aside.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the pan is hot, place the tuna steaks onto the skillet.
Cook the tuna steaks for about 3-4 minutes per side for a medium-rare center, or longer if you prefer them more well-done.
Remove the tuna steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 2-3 minutes.
Serve the tuna steaks topped with a generous spoonful of fresh avocado salsa. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 91.6 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 265 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 2626 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.7 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 187.3 g | 375% | |
| Vitamin D | 22.1 mcg | 110% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 5093 mg | 108% | |
*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.
