Blackened Tuna Steak
A quick Cajun-spiced tuna steak with a crispy crust, ready in 10 minutes. Perfect for grilling, skillet, or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tuna steaks (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 mango, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Mix Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and salt in a bowl.
- Coat tuna steaks evenly with the spice mix.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill over high heat.
- Cook tuna for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- For air fryer, cook at 400°F for 4-5 minutes.
- Combine avocado, mango, lime juice, and cilantro for salsa.
- Serve tuna with salsa on top.
Notes
- Use fresh tuna for best results.
- Adjust cooking time for desired doneness.
- Pair with a side of quinoa or greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak with salsa
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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