Quick Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado Salsa
Crispy seared tuna served over a fresh avocado salsa for a light, protein-rich Whole30 dinner. This Pacific-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, pairs tuna steaks, avocado, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil 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
- 6 oz tuna steaks
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat tuna dry and season with 1/8 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Sear tuna for 1 minute per side until a golden crust forms. Remove and rest for 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Dice avocado and red onion. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture, then add 1 tbsp chopped cilantro and 1/8 tsp sea salt. Toss gently.
- Step 4: Slice tuna and serve immediately with avocado salsa spooned over the top.
