Tuna with Roasted Red Pepper Salsa

Perfectly cooked tuna - golden on the outside, pink on the inside - topped with a smoky blend of roasted peppers, cilantro, green onions, cumin, and lime.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Dairy Free Diet

Keyword dinner, quick and easy, roasted red peppers, tuna, tuna steaks

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 256kcal

Author Robin Miller

Equipment

Griddle

Ingredients

1 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers from water-packed jar
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil for coating the pan
4 tuna steaks about 5 to 6 ounces each

Instructions

To make the salsa, in a medium bowl, combine the roasted red peppers, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and cumin. Mix well. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Set aside while you cook the tuna.
Coat a stove-top grill pan, griddle, or large skillet with olive oil and preheat to medium-high.
Season both sides of the tuna with salt and black pepper and add to the hot pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare.
Serve the tuna with the salsa spooned over top.

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