Tuna Tacos with Onions Recipe

Name: Tuna Tacos with Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced; Salt; 1 teaspoon chipotle powder or hot paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 ripe mangopeeled, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 medium cucumberpeeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 serrano or jalapeno chile, seeded and very finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; One 1-pound tuna steak (1 inch thick); Eight 6-inch corn tortillas

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
Salt
1 teaspoon chipotle powder or hot paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 ripe mangopeeled, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 medium cucumberpeeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 serrano or jalapeno chile, seeded and very finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
One 1-pound tuna steak (1 inch thick)
Eight 6-inch corn tortillas

1
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
2
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
3
Add the onions, season with salt and cook over moderately high heat until softened and browned, about 8 minutes.
4
Add the chipotle powder and cook for 30 seconds.
5
Add the oregano and the vinegar and cook for 1 minute.
6
Transfer to a plate.
7
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the mango, cucumber, serrano, lime juice and cilantro and season the salsa with salt.
8
Oil the grill.
9
Rub the tuna with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt.
10
Grill over high heat until lightly charred and pink within, about 3 minutes per side.
11
Transfer to a plate.
12
Grill the tortillas until hot and soft, about 10 seconds.
13
Stack the tortillas and wrap them in foil to keep warm.
14
Thinly slice the tuna and transfer to a platter.
15
Serve with the onions, salsa and tortillas.
16
Let everyone make their own tacos.

144

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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: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced, Salt, 1 teaspoon chipotle powder or hot paprika, and more.

Yes, Tuna Tacos with Onions 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.

Tuna Tacos with Onions

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