Seared Tuna with Mango
A quick and vibrant dish of lightly seared tuna served with fresh mango, crisp vegetables, and a simple soy-based sauce. Perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 40g
Ingredients
- 1 lb tuna steak
- 1 mango
- ½ cucumber
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 1 lb tuna steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
- 2
Sear the tuna for 1 minute per side until the outside is browned but the center remains rare. Remove from the pan and let rest for 2 minutes.
- 3
While the tuna rests, peel and slice the 1 mango into thin strips. Cut the 0.5 cucumber into thin matchsticks.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil. Add the 1 cup bean sprouts, mango, and cucumber, and toss gently.
- 5
Slice the tuna thinly against the grain. Arrange the tuna slices over the mango-cucumber salad and drizzle with any remaining sauce. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- small bowl
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