Blackened Tuna Steaks With Mango Salsa

In light of the upcoming observance of Lent, today’s post features a Lent-friendly recipe for everyone and anyone to enjoy. Whether you observe this Holiday or not, this recipe makes a truly amazing and healthy dish that mixes the salty flavors of tuna with the sweet sensations of mangoes. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

4 tuna steaks

Tuna Rub 1:
3 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of lime juice
2 minced garlic cloves

Salsa:
1 chopped mango
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil

Tuna Rub 2:

2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons garlic powder
4 tablespoons olive oil

Now comes the fun part. Start with Rub # 1 by placing all the ingredients into a bowl and whisking until well mixed. Rub the mixture into the tuna steaks and put them in the refrigerator for about five hours. It gives the rub plenty of time to seep into the steaks.

The salsa is simple to make as well. Place the mango, bell pepper, onion and cilantro into a bowl and mix well. Next, add lime juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil and, once again, mix well. Place the whole thing into the refrigerator for about an hour or two.

Your tuna should be well seasoned, but we want to kick it into overdrive. Moving on to Rub # 2, stir in the paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, oregano and garlic powder into a bowl. Take the tuna steaks from the refrigerator and dip each side of the steaks into the second rub mixture. Make sure there is good coverage throughout the steak.

Place a skillet on the stove over medium heat and add two tablespoons of olive oil. Let it heat up before adding the steaks. Cook the tuna steaks on one side for about four minutes and take them off. Place the two remaining tablespoons of olive oil into the pan and let it get hot. Place the other uncooked side on the pan and cook for about four minutes and remove from heat. Take out the mango salsa and spoon onto each plate and then set the steaks on top of the salsa. You can also top it with the salsa instead.

This is one of the tastiest fish recipes I have ever had and it’s perfect for lent or anytime.

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