Blackened Tuna Recipe
Topped with a strawberry, papaya, mango and cilantro tapenade.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Tapenade
In a medium bowl, combine the diced strawberries, papaya, mango, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- 2
Prepare the Tuna
Rub the tuna steaks with olive oil and then coat them evenly with blackening seasoning on both sides.
- 3
Cook the Tuna
Heat a skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the tuna steaks and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until a blackened crust forms and the tuna is cooked to your desired doneness.
- 4
Serve
Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute. Serve topped with the prepared fruit tapenade.
