Seared Tuna with Mango Salsa

If you can find a good wasabi-vinegarette recipe, seared tuna goes great with it.

Ingredients

• • 2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra for searing

  • 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion (2 onions)

  • 2 teaspoons peeled, minced fresh ginger

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 2 ripe mangos, peeled, seeded, and small diced

  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 to 2 teaspoons minced jalapeno pepper, to taste

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint leaves (optional)

  • 2 tuna steaks

Directions

• 1. Saute the olive oil, onions, and ginger in a large saute pan over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.

  2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

  3. Add the mangos, reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 more minutes.

  4. Add the orange juice, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and jalapeno; cook for 10 more minutes, until orange juice is reduced, stirring occasionally.

  5. Remove from the heat and add the mint. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

  6. Heat a saute pan over high heat for 5 minutes until very hot.

  7. Season the tuna liberally with salt and pepper.

  8. When the pan is very hot, add a drizzle of olive oil and then the tuna steaks.

  9. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the outside is browned, but the inside is very rare.

  10. Serve the tuna on top of the mango salsa.

Sources Ina Garten

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/seared-tuna-with-mango-salsa-recipe.html