Seared Tuna with Melon Salsa and Tangerine Lime Mojo Recipe

Name: Seared Tuna with Melon Salsa and Tangerine Lime Mojo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Combine tangerine juice, lime juice, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan.
2
Reduce by half.
3
Cool.
4
Add 1/4 cup olive oil and season with salt, and set aside.
5
In a bowl, combine honeydew, cantaloupe, mango, orange segments, and onions.
6
Add orange juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and mint.
7
Season with salt and set aside.
8
In a saute pan, heat the olive oil, and sear tuna until medium rare.
9
Toss with tangerine mojo and serve with salsa.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups tangerine juice, 1/2 cup lime juice, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Seared Tuna with Melon Salsa and Tangerine Lime Mojo 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.

Seared Tuna with Melon Salsa and Tangerine Lime Mojo

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