SEARED TUNA WITH MELON SALSA AND TANGERINE LIME MOJO

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Seared Tuna with Melon Salsa and Tangerine Lime Mojo image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups tangerine juice
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for searing
Salt
1/4 honeydew melon, cut into very small dice
1/4 cantaloupe, cut into very small dice
1 mango, cut into very small dice
1 orange, segmented, cut into very small dice
1 small red onion, cut into very small dice
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 bunch mint, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 (4 ounce) pieces tuna loin

Steps:

  • Combine tangerine juice, lime juice, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Reduce by half. Cool. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and season with salt, and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine honeydew, cantaloupe, mango, orange segments, and onions. Add orange juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and mint. Season with salt and set aside.
  • In a saute pan, heat the olive oil, and sear tuna until medium rare. Toss with tangerine mojo and serve with salsa.

Muhammad Mudasir
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Pearson Nhlane
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The dish was a bit bland. I would recommend adding more salt and pepper to taste.


Muhammad Qais Swati
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.


Zulfqar Marri
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the salsa. The dish was still very flavorful and enjoyable.


PowerGamer_ X
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I had some trouble finding melon, but I used watermelon instead and it worked out great. The dish was still delicious and refreshing.


Jibon Roy
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Thinbuzz
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but this dish changed my mind. The tuna was so flavorful and the salsa was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Moriom Katun
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Just wanted to say that this recipe is a keeper! The combination of flavors is incredible. Thank you for sharing it.


Saxon Cooper
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mayumba Lydia
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This dish was an absolute delight! The tuna was seared perfectly, and the melon salsa and tangerine-lime mojo added just the right amount of sweetness and acidity. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a refreshing and flavor