Blackened Tuna Nachos With Watermelon Pico De Gallo Recipe

Name: Blackened Tuna Nachos With Watermelon Pico De Gallo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: WATERMELON PICO DE GALLO; 2 cups 1/4-inch diced seedless watermelon; 1/4 cup 1/4-inch diced red onion; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon table salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; BLACKENED TUNA NACHOS; 1 (1-lb.) tuna steak (1 1/3 inches thick); 2 tablespoons blackened redfish seasoning; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 cup very thin sweet onion strips (about 1/2 medium); 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 1 (15.5-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 2 green onions, chopped; 9 cups corn tortilla chips; 1 pound mild white Cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

WATERMELON PICO DE GALLO
2 cups 1/4-inch diced seedless watermelon
1/4 cup 1/4-inch diced red onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
BLACKENED TUNA NACHOS
1 (1-lb.) tuna steak (1 1/3 inches thick)
2 tablespoons blackened redfish seasoning
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 cup very thin sweet onion strips (about 1/2 medium)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 (15.5-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon table salt
2 green onions, chopped
9 cups corn tortilla chips
1 pound mild white Cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Prepare Watermelon Pico de Gallo: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and chill 1 hour.
2
Prepare Blackened Tuna Nachos: Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Sprinkle all sides of tuna with blackened redfish seasoning. Set aside.
3
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and jalapeno pepper in hot oil 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in black beans and next 3 ingredients. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
4
Spread tortilla chips on a half sheet pan. Sprinkle with half of cheese. Spoon bean mixture evenly over top of cheese. Sprinkle with remaining half of cheese.
5
Wipe skillet clean; add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add tuna steak, and sear on all sides, 4 minutes or to desired degree of doneness. Transfer to a cutting board; let stand 5 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, bake nachos at 350u00b0 for 7 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven, and let stand 3 minutes. Cut tuna into thin slices; cut slices into 1-inch pieces, and arrange over top of nachos. Serve immediately with Watermelon Pico de Gallo.

1160

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: WATERMELON PICO DE GALLO, 2 cups 1/4-inch diced seedless watermelon, 1/4 cup 1/4-inch diced red onion, 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Blackened Tuna Nachos With Watermelon Pico De Gallo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Blackened Tuna Nachos With Watermelon Pico De Gallo

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