BLACKENED TUNA STEAKS WITH MANGO SALSA RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Blackened Tuna Steaks with Mango Salsa Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Treebs

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tuna steaks
1 Fresh mango, peeled, pitted, and chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 Spanish onion, finely chopped
1 Scallion, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tbsp lime juice
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp garlic powder
4 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

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. 2.) Combine the mango, bell pepper, Spanish onion, scallion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl; stir. Add the lime juice and 1 1/2 tsp olive oil and toss to combine. chill in refrigerator 1 hour. 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. 4.) Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over med 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 tsp 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. 5.) Spoon about 1/2 cup of the mango salsa onto each of the 4 plates. Lay the tuna steaks atop the salsa and serve immediately.