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Blackened Tuna Steaks with Mango Salsa
Prep
45 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes like you've spent all day in the kitchen. The blackened crust on the tuna creates this incredible contrast with the bright, refreshing mango salsa that's bursting with tropical flavors. Tuna is packed with omega 3 fatty acids, which are great for your heart, and the whole dish feels light and fresh rather than heavy. The best part? You're really just searing the fish and mixing up a simple fruit salsa, so even if you're not confident in the kitchen, this one will make you look like a pro.
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Ingredients
- 22 tablespoons olive oil
- 22 tablespoons lime juice
- 22 cloves garlic, minced
- 44 tuna steaks
- 11 fresh mango - peeled, pitted, and chopped
- ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- ½ Spanish onion, finely chopped½ spanish onion, finely chopped
- 11 green onion, chopped
- 22 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 11 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
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