Best Cajun Seared Tuna With A Thai Mango Jicama Salad Recipes

BLACKENED TUNA

Blackened Tuna image

It may seem simple, but it's my favorite way to have tuna. Seared fish steaks are a Cajun tradition.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories Seafood Fish Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds fresh tuna steaks, 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Generously coat tuna with Cajun seasoning.
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over high heat. When oil is nearly smoking, place steaks in pan. Cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, or until blackened. Turn steaks, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 53.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 545.6 mg

SEARED TUNA WITH MANGO: SALSA-CA TU CHIEN

Seared Tuna with Mango: Salsa-Ca Tu Chien image

Provided by Food Network

Time 19m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon white sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon finely julienned fresh ginger
2 sprigs fresh coriander (cilantro), finely sliced
4 fresh Vietnamese mint leaves, finely sliced
2 fresh Asian basil leaves, finely sliced
1/2 teaspoon pounded fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon pounded garlic
1/2 teaspoon pounded onion
7 ounces tuna steak (preferably round)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 whole mango, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 sprigs fresh coriander (cilantro), sliced
1 tomato, diced
1/2 onion, diced
Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1 lime

Steps:

In a shallow dish combine the oregano, white and black sesame seeds, brown sugar, pinch of salt and pepper, julienned ginger, coriander (cilantro), Vietnamese mint, Asian basil and the pounded ginger, garlic, and onion. Mix well, and then roll the tuna steak in the mixture, turning to coat it well. Place a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, and add the vegetable oil. Sear the tuna for 45 to 60 seconds on all sides, or until browned. Remove the tuna and slice into 3/4-inch thick slices and serve on a bed of the mango salsa. Finish with a squeeze of lime and sprinkle with a pinch or black sesame seeds.

CAJUN TUNA SALAD

Cajun Tuna Salad image

I got this recipe from the Cooks.com website. I haven't tried it yet, but it looks like other types of salad that I like. Prep/cook time does not include time to hard boil the eggs.

Provided by Dr. Jenny

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 eggs, hard boiled, chopped fine
2 tablespoons dill relish
2 teaspoons Grey Poupon mustard
2 tablespoons Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise)
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained

Steps:

Combine eggs and dill relish. Add the rest of the ingredients, except tuna, and mix well. Then add tuna. If mixture is dry, add more Miracle Whip/mayo.