Blackened Tuna with Orange-Zested Salsa

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

Letting the salsa mixture chill gives the ingredients time to blend, which enhances the flavor.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper

1/2 cup diced seeded tomato

1/4 cup chopped green onions

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon fresh grated orange rind

2 teaspoons cider vinegar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper

2 teaspoons blackening seasoning

4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick)

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a small bowl; toss gently. Cover and chill 1 hour.
2. Sprinkle blackening seasoning on both sides of fish, pressing down firmly to allow seasoning to adhere to fish.
3. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish, and cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish is medium-rare or to desired degree of doneness.
4. carbo rating: 3

By RecipeOfHealth.com