Seared Tuna With Avocado Salsa Recipe

Name: Seared Tuna With Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup halved grape tomatoes; 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 avocados, peeled and diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar; Cooking spray; 4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks

Servings: persons

1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 avocados, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
Cooking spray
4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks

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Combine first 9 ingredients in a medium bowl.
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Combine soy sauce and brown sugar in a small bowl, stirring until brown sugar dissolves. Reserve 1 tablespoon soy sauce mixture. Heat a grill pan over high heat. Coat pan evenly with cooking spray. Add steaks to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness, basting steaks frequently with soy mixture. Remove steaks from grill pan; drizzle with reserved 1 tablespoon soy mixture. Serve fish with salsa.
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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup halved grape tomatoes, 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Seared Tuna With Avocado Salsa 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!

Seared Tuna With Avocado Salsa

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