Tuna Steaks with Melon Salsa

Tuna Steaks with Melon Salsa

Pan-fried tuna steaks are served with a fresh melon salsa with hot chilies, basil, and lime juice for a delightful way to serve fresh tuna.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
6 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Calories
482 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine the cantaloupe, chile pepper, basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Cook tuna in oil for 3 minutes per side. Spoon cantaloupe mixture over each steak to serve.
Tuna Steaks with Melon Salsa
Tuna Steaks with Melon Salsa
Tuna Steaks with Melon Salsa
Tuna Steaks with Melon Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small cantaloupe, flesh removed and finely diced
  • ½ red chile pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 10 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
  • 2 (5 ounce) tuna steaks

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