Tuna Steaks with Melon Salsa Recipe
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Tuna Steaks with Melon Salsa

By: Ingrid 
"This is delicious and light meal perfect for summer. It's spicy, fresh, and done quickly! Serve with wild or basmati rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Cocktail Sao Paulo Lime and Vodka
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Lime Fruit Slushies
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
6 Min
Ready In:
26 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 steaks
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Combine the cantaloupe, chile pepper, basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 482 | Total Fat: 28.8g | Cholesterol: 64mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by balijune   view full review
Very simple dish & fresh tasty, I changed the fresh basil with fresh coriander leave and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by jrs3rd   view full review
I made this last night for my self and it was pretty darn good. Thanks for posting this recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2007 by Holly   view full review
Interesting combination but it was very good, and healthy too!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2011 by lms367   view full review
This was amazing. I pan seared the tuna and it was just like I would love to have at a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2010 by KDSIM   view full review
We really enjoyed these tuna steaks! Thanks for the recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by CADON23   view full review
simple and delicious
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2010 by cleverbit   view full review
This was my first attempt at cooking tuna and my husband and I loved it. It is a great summer...

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