Caribbean Spiced Tuna With Fresh Mango Salad Recipe

Name: Caribbean Spiced Tuna With Fresh Mango Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 basil leaves, slivered; salt, to taste; 1 bunch chives, chopped; 2 ounces virgin olive oil; 1 ounce champagne vinegar; 6 plum tomatoes, chopped; fresh ground black pepper; 2 mangoes, pitted and sliced; 2 whole nutmegs, freshly grated; 2 cinnamon sticks; 12 ounce whole cloves; 12 ounce fennel seed; 12 ounce black peppercorns; 4 thick tuna steaks

Servings: persons

6 basil leaves, slivered
salt, to taste
1 bunch chives, chopped
2 ounces virgin olive oil
1 ounce champagne vinegar
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
fresh ground black pepper
2 mangoes, pitted and sliced
2 whole nutmegs, freshly grated
2 cinnamon sticks
12 ounce whole cloves
12 ounce fennel seed
12 ounce black peppercorns
4 thick tuna steaks

1
FOR THE SALAD:.
2
Combine all ingredients and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
3
Meanwhile, prepare the rub:.
4
FOR THE RUB:.
5
Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, fennel seeds and peppercorns in a spice grinder or coffee grinder.
6
Process until finely ground.
7
Add the freshly grated nutmeg and combine well.
8
FOR THE FISH:.
9
Coat the fish with the spice rub and pan sear to rare or medium rare.
10
Serve immediately, with the mango salad on top and alongside.

637

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 basil leaves, slivered, salt, to taste, 1 bunch chives, chopped, 2 ounces virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Spiced Tuna With Fresh Mango Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caribbean Spiced Tuna With Fresh Mango Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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