Pan-fried tuna steaks are served with a fresh melon salsa with hot chilies, basil, and lime juice for a delightful way to serve fresh tuna.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
6 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Calories
482 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine the cantaloupe, chile pepper, basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Cook tuna in oil for 3 minutes per side. Spoon cantaloupe mixture over each steak to serve.
Ingredients
1 pinch salt
1 pinch white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small cantaloupe, flesh removed and finely diced