Spicy Tuna Tacos with Juicy Pear Salsa

We made up this recipe with a Caribbean flair after my boyfriend came home with a pound of fresh, bright yellowfin tuna. You could even substitute canned tuna in a really tight pinch! Garnish with shredded lettuce, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 329 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 (6 inch) flour tortillas
• ½ medium red onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
• ¼ red bell pepper, diced
• ½ pear, diced
• ½ carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• ¼ yellow pepper, diced
• 1 pound yellowfin tuna

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine pear, red onion, carrot, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and cayenne powder in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set pear salsa aside to allow flavors to meld.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season tuna with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; add to the skillet. Sear for 3 minutes. Splash 1 tablespoon lemon juice over the tuna. Turn tuna over and splash remaining lemon juice on the second side. Continue cooking until center is medium-rare, about 3 minutes more.

Step 3

Transfer tuna to a plate and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Slice and serve over tortillas. Top with pear salsa.