Blackened Tuna Steaks with Mango Salsa recipe

Name: Blackened Tuna Steaks with Mango Salsa
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 green onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 4 tuna steaks; 1 fresh mango - peeled, pitted, and chopped; ½ Spanish onion, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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.

Step 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.

Step 4

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.