Seared Tuna with Melon Salsa and Tangerine Lime Mojo (Alex Garcia) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
3 cups tangerine juice |
1/2 cup lime juice |
1/2 cup maple syrup |
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes |
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for searing |
salt |
1/4 honeydew melon, cut into very small dice |
1/4 cantaloupe, cut into very small dice |
1 mango, cut into very small dice |
1 orange, segmented, cut into very small dice |
1 small red onion, cut into very small dice |
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice |
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil |
1/4 bunch mint, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
4 (4 ounce) pieces tuna loin |
Directions:
1. Combine tangerine juice, lime juice, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Reduce by half. Cool. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and season with salt, and set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine honeydew, cantaloupe, mango, orange segments, and onions. Add orange juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and mint. Season with salt and set aside.
3. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil, and sear tuna until medium rare. Toss with tangerine mojo and serve with salsa.
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