Spicy Seared Tuna with Mango Salsa
Perfectly seared tuna steaks with a tropical mango salsa bursting with fresh flavors and a hint of heat, making it a refreshing and satisfying meal. This Hawaiian-inspired seafood recipe (whole30), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs tuna steaks, mango, 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 2, 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
- 8 oz tuna steaks
- 100 g mango
- 30 g red onion
- 10 g cilantro
- 1, juiced lime
- 1/2 jalapeño
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Place the tuna steaks in the skillet and sear for 1 minute per side until a golden crust forms.
- Step 4: Remove the tuna and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the diced mango (100 g), finely chopped red onion (30 g), chopped cilantro (10 g), lime juice (from 1 lime), and minced jalapeño (1/2, seeded), then mix until evenly distributed.
- Step 5: Slice the seared tuna into 1/2-inch thick pieces and serve immediately with the mango salsa spooned over the top.
