Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna with Avocado Salsa

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A quick-cooked ahi tuna steak served with a creamy avocado salsa accented by fresh cilantro and lime for a bright, refreshing flavor. This California Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ahi tuna steaks, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 California Fusion cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 2 ahi tuna steaks evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper on both sides. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the tuna steaks and sear for 2 minutes on each side for medium-rare, until the edges are browned but the center remains pink.
  3. Step 3: While the tuna cooks, dice 1 whole ripe avocado into 1/2-inch cubes and combine in a bowl with 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and 1 small minced jalapeño. Gently toss to combine.
  4. Step 4: Remove the tuna steaks from the skillet and rest for 2 minutes. Serve each steak topped with a generous scoop of the avocado salsa for a balance of smoky and fresh flavors.

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