Pan-Seared Albacore Tuna with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

Seared albacore tuna steaks served alongside a zesty avocado salsa bursting with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, and lime. This American-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free, dairy free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs albacore tuna steaks, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Ingredients

• 2 steaks, about 6 oz each albacore tuna steaks
• 2 tbsp, divided extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp, divided sea salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium, diced ripe avocado
• 1 cup, quartered cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry the 2 albacore tuna steaks and season both sides with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add the tuna steaks and sear for 2 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer to your preferred doneness. Remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine 1 diced ripe avocado, 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 minced small jalapeño, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and the remaining 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir gently to mix without mashing the avocado.
4. Step 4: Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the salsa and toss lightly. Plate the seared tuna and spoon the fresh avocado salsa over the top or on the side to serve.