Tiki-Style Seared Ahi Tuna with Spicy Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

Seared ahi tuna steaks with a peppery crust served alongside a fresh, spicy mango salsa that balances sweet and heat in every bite. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes blends steaks, about 6 oz each ahi tuna steaks, freshly cracked black pepper, salt into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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 ahi tuna steaks
• 1 tsp, freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 medium, peeled and diced ripe mango
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small, seeded and finely chopped jalapeño
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp honey

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 2 ahi tuna steaks dry and season both sides with 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper and 1/2 tsp salt, pressing the pepper into the surface to form a crust.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 1-2 minutes).
3. Step 3: Carefully place the tuna steaks in the pan and sear for 1 1/2 minutes on each side for rare doneness, or longer if preferred, until the pepper crust is fragrant and edges are lightly browned.
4. Step 4: While tuna cooks, combine 1 diced ripe mango, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 finely chopped jalapeño, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tsp honey in a bowl; stir well to create the spicy mango salsa.
5. Step 5: Remove tuna from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. Serve slices topped with a generous spoonful of the mango salsa.