This post was updated August 3rd, 2020.

In the summer months, our whole family eats lots of fish and seafood.  I absolutely love seafood, and I find when it’s hot outside I really crave a lighter meal. 

I prefer grilling fish when I can, because the process is so quick, easy, and simple to clean up.  Keeping it fresh and simple really helps put the flavors of the fish and seasonal accompaniments on display in the yummiest way possible.

Grilled tuna is such a crowd pleaser, and this recipe that has it paired with my Caribbean-inspired mango salsa has become a favorite in our house. 

You can adjust the levels of spiciness to fit your tastes! I kick it up a notch personally when the kids aren’t enjoying this with us (I also cook their steaks a bit more well done than pictured here). 

Ingredients…

This recipe serves 2 adults.  If you are preparing for an additional two children, make another ½ of the recipe (i.e.: one more tuna steak).

• 2 fresh tuna steaks
• 2 small mangoes, peeled and diced
• ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
• ½ jalapeño, seeded and minced
• ¼ cup jicama, diced
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
• zest of 1 lime
• Juice from 1 lime
• extra virgin olive oil
• Salt & Pepper, to taste

Directions…

This is a great recipe to serve at a dinner party as well! It’s so easy to make the salsa ahead of time, and then you can socialize while you grill.  Serve with grilled corn on the cob, chips, and my frozen strawberry basil margaritas!

Grilled Tuna with Mango Salsa

Grilled tuna is such a crowd pleaser, and this recipe that has it paired with my Caribbean-inspired mango salsa has become a favorite in our house.  

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 23 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 2 adults

Calories 392 kcal

Equipment

• Outdoor Grill OR Grill Pan
• Tongs
• Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

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• 2 tuna steaks
• 2 mango, peeled and diced
• ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
• ½ jalapeño, seeded and minced
• ¼ cup jicama, diced
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• extra virgin olive oil, to coat steaks
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Instructions

 

• Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill, then turn down to medium when hot.
• Prepare the tuna steaks by coating with Extra Virgin Olive oil, and seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. 
• Place on the grill and let cook for 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, assemble your salsa by combining the mango, bell pepper, jicama, cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice in a bowl, and tossing together.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Flip the tuna steaks after approximately 4 minutes and cook on the other side until both sides have grill marks, and the center of the tuna steak is still pink (about 4 minutes more). 
• Top the tuna with the mango salsa and enjoy immediately!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Tuna with Mango Salsa

Amount Per Serving (1 tuna steak)

Calories 392 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 65mg22%

Sodium 71mg3%

Potassium 874mg25%

Carbohydrates 37g12%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 30g33%

Protein 42g84%

Vitamin A 6707IU134%

Vitamin C 117mg142%

Calcium 47mg5%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword Grilled, Mango, Salsa, Tuna

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Photographs by Julia Dags