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Tuna Steaks with Melon Salsa

SUBMITTED BY: Ingrid PHOTO BY: The Little Maskols

"This is delicious and light meal perfect for summer. It's spicy, fresh, and done quickly! Serve with wild or basmati rice."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  6 Min
READY IN  26 Min
Original recipe yield 2 steaks

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 small cantaloupe, flesh removed and finely diced
  • 1/2 red chile pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 10 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 (5 ounce) tuna steaks
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine the cantaloupe, chile pepper, basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Cook tuna in oil for 3 minutes per side. Spoon cantaloupe mixture over each steak to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by balijune
Very simple dish & fresh tasty, I changed the fresh basil with fresh coriander leave and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by jrs3rd
I made this last night for my self and it was pretty darn good. Thanks for posting this recipe. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2007 by Holly
Interesting combination but it was very good, and healthy too! MORE


 
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Ingrid
Photo by Ingrid
Cooking Level: Intermediate
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Nutritional Information
Tuna Steaks with Melon Salsa

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 485

  • Total Fat: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 64mg
  • Sodium: 461mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 35.4g

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