TUNA STEAKS WITH MELON SALSA

Tuna Steaks with Melon Salsa image

This is delicious and light meal perfect for summer. It's spicy, fresh, and done quickly! Serve with wild or basmati rice.

Provided by Ingrid

Time 26m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 small cantaloupe, flesh removed and finely diced
½ red chile pepper, seeded and chopped
10 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 pinch salt
1 pinch white sugar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 (5 ounce) tuna steaks
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine the cantaloupe, chile pepper, basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 89.1 mg, Sugar 17.5 g