Description
Fresh seared tuna paired with a vibrant mango salsa, all wrapped in crisp lettuce cups for a light and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh tuna steak, sushi-grade
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 large mango, peeled and diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine lettuce, leaves separated
Instructions
- Prepare the mango salsa: In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, minced jalapeño (if using), chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Stir gently to combine. Season with a pinch of salt if desired. Set aside.
- Prepare the tuna: Pat the tuna steak dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the tuna steak in the hot skillet. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Once slightly cooled, slice the tuna against the grain into thin strips or cubes.
- Assemble the lettuce wraps: Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter.
- Spoon some seared tuna onto each lettuce leaf.
- Top with a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the tuna in a little soy sauce and ginger for 15 minutes before searing.
- You can add a dash of red pepper flakes to the salsa for a spicier kick.
- Other herbs like mint or basil can be used in the salsa.
- If you prefer, you can grill the tuna instead of searing it.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sear
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg