Spicy Tuna Tacos With Juicy Pear Salsa Recipe

Name: Spicy Tuna Tacos With Juicy Pear Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pear Salsa:; 1/2 pear, diced; 1/2 medium red onion, diced; 1/2 carrot, peeled and finely chopped; 1/4 red bell pepper, diced; 1/4 yellow pepper, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 green onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon cayenne powder; salt and ground black pepper to taste; Tuna Tacos:; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound yellowfin tuna; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Servings: persons

Pear Salsa:
1/2 pear, diced
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1/2 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 yellow pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cayenne powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Tuna Tacos:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound yellowfin tuna
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 (6 inch) flour tortillas

1
Combine pear, red onion, carrot, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and cayenne powder in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set pear salsa aside to allow flavors to meld.
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season tuna with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; add to the skillet. Sear for 3 minutes. Splash 1 tablespoon lemon juice over the tuna. Turn tuna over and splash remaining lemon juice on the second side. Continue cooking until center is medium-rare, about 3 minutes more.
3
Transfer tuna to a plate and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Slice and serve over tortillas. Top with pear salsa.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pear Salsa:, 1/2 pear, diced, 1/2 medium red onion, diced, 1/2 carrot, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tuna Tacos With Juicy Pear 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.

Spicy Tuna Tacos With Juicy Pear Salsa

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