Tuna Steaks with Melon Salsa recipe

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Ingredients

1 small cantaloupe, flesh removed and finely diced
½ 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

Nutrition Info

481.9 calories
carbohydrate: 20.8 g
cholesterol: 63.8 mg
fat: 28.8 g
fiber: 2.1 g
protein: 35.3 g
saturatedFat: 4.2 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 89.1 mg
sugar: 17.5 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

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.

Recipe Yield

2 steaks

Recipe Note

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

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