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Grilled Tuna with Mango Salsa
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 4 tuna steaks, about 6 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the tuna steaks with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the tuna steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer to desired doneness.
- While the tuna is grilling, prepare the mango salsa by combining the diced mangoes, red onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and honey in a bowl. Mix well and season with salt to taste.
- Once the tuna is done, remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the grilled tuna topped with the mango salsa, and enjoy!
Grilled Tuna with Mango Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dish that has its roots in the fusion of Caribbean and Pacific Rim cuisines. The dish gained popularity in the 1980s as chefs began experimenting with combining the rich, meaty flavor of grilled tuna with the sweet and tangy flavors of mango salsa. This innovative pairing quickly became a hit in upscale restaurants along the coastlines of Florida, Hawaii, and California. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in renowned seafood restaurants in coastal regions, where chefs expertly grill fresh, high-quality tuna to perfection and pair it with a zesty mango salsa made from ripe mangoes, red onions, cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of jalapeno for a touch of heat. The key to making this dish shine is to use the freshest tuna available and to balance the flavors of the mango salsa to complement the tuna without overpowering it. While grilling is the traditional method for preparing the tuna, some chefs also opt for searing or even serving it raw as sashimi, offering a unique twist on this classic dish.
25 min
4
300 calories
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