Description
Grilled Tuna Steaks with Mango Salsa combines perfectly seared, juicy tuna steaks with a bright, sweet, and tangy mango salsa, delivering bold tropical flavors in a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 fresh sushi-grade tuna steaks (about 6 oz each)
- 2 ripe mangoes, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for marinating and grilling
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the mango salsa: Finely dice the mangoes, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. In a bowl, toss them with chopped cilantro, fresh lime juice, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes. Let the salsa sit while preparing the tuna to allow the flavors to meld.
- Marinate the tuna steaks: Brush each tuna steak with olive oil on both sides and season generously with salt and pepper. This enhances the natural flavor and prevents sticking during grilling.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil the grates to ensure even cooking and clear grill marks on the tuna.
- Grill the tuna: Place the tuna steaks on the grill and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare, depending on their thickness. Avoid overcooking to keep the tuna moist and pink inside.
- Plate and serve: Transfer the grilled tuna steaks to serving plates and spoon a generous amount of mango salsa over each steak. Serve immediately for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality, sushi-grade tuna for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overcook tuna; medium-rare is ideal for juiciness.
- Prepare mango salsa ahead of time to let the flavors intensify.
- Use a hot grill to quickly sear tuna and prevent drying out.
- Allow the tuna to rest briefly after grilling to let juices redistribute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical / Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak with salsa
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg