Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2009

This gets 5 stars for presentation (it was pretty) and 3.5 or 4 for flavor. The blackening seasoning was nice, but very similar to the Creole Seasoning Blend on this site. The Creole Seasoning is just a tad different, but I prefer that mixture. The mango salsa was alright, but it didn't blow me away. My husband seemed to enjoy it, though. I might make it again for him if he makes the request. I followed the recipe as written, except I skipped the cilantro because I don't like cilantro.

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prgr2007

Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2009

Yum! Such a delicious blackened tuna recipe! Very spicy- will probably reduce the cayenne next time- we love spice, but with the mango salsa with jalepeno, it got to be a little much. I would add a dollop of sour cream next time, to cut the spice a bit but not sacrifice the flavor. New favorite blackening recipe! Thanks!

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Emily J.

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Living In: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2009

I grilled this for a barbecue and followed the recipe exactly. I made sure to finely chop all of the salsa ingredients. My entire family loved it! The mango was so good and offset the zing you get from the cayenne. Even the guests that weren't typically big seafood eaters went after this dish. Thanks for the recipe!

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captcook

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2009

The blackening spice is excellent. I used about half the cayenne so it wasn't so spicy. I mix up the seasonings and keep it in my spice cupboard for salmon and other fish. Very good.

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Tracey

Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2009

This recipe is amazing. My husband cannot get enough. I usually make more salsa than the recipe calls for just to have it around, plus I tend to add more mango because we really like the flavor.

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EcKr1979

Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2009

We LOVE this recipe and have done it twice, so far! Second time my husband grilled tuna- even better! I added a roasted chopped hatch chili (mild) to the salsa 'cause they are in season,(we in Texas). Served with couscous.

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croplkm

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2009

This recipe is SO GOOD! Instead of using tuna I used boneless chicken breasts. The flavors were wonderful and definitely not too spicy. Even my ten year old picky son ate two pieces of chicken and asked for more!!! Additionally, my husband who is not into fruit with meat, loved this particular salsa! I served it with brown rice which my husband mixed the leftover rice and salsa together for a snack the next day! YUM!!

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kitchnwizrd

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2009

This recipe is absolutely fantastic! Husband was very impressed as I had never attempted tuna steaks before and they came out great. They steaks came out med-rare which was perfect for us. There was just enough salsa for the two of us, so if making for more than two, I would double the salsa. Next time I will reduce the spice mixture as I threw a lot away.

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Liana

Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2009

This is my all-time favorite recipe. First of all, the seasoning is AMAZING. I use this every time I sear tuna. Second of all, the salsa is AMAZING and a perfect compliment to the tuna. If you buy store bought mango salsa, you are missing out. DOUBLE the salsa because you will want extra. Third of all, 3 minutes on each side will make two inch thick tuna come out medium. I cook my sushi-grade tuna for one and a half minutes on each side. I usually serve this with corn and rice. Love it!

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