Pan Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with Avocado Salsa Recipe (2024)

April 29, 2017 by Susan

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This light and healthy recipe for Pan Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with Avocado Salsa is perfect for spring and summer. It is full of flavor, healthy fat, and nutrition. If you are on a gluten-free, Paleo, or keto diet, you’ll really love this recipe.

Since this meal is very high in heart-healthy fats, it feels satisfying and satiating. You won’t miss the carbs at all.

How To Make Pan Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with Avocado Salsa

You want to make the salsa first so the flavors have time to blend while you prepare the fish. If you can remember, give it a stir every five minutes or so.

You can use any kind of fish, but be sure to adjust the cooking time. Tuna is usually seared medium-rare, while most other fish should be cooked to a temperature of 145 F.

The red onion and gives the salsa a beautiful color, but you could use the entire green onion and omit the red onion altogether.

You could easily double this recipe. It’s gorgeous served on a large platter with the salsa on top, lemon slices tucked in and around the fish, and a generous sprinkling of cilantro all over the top.

Pan Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with Avocado Salsa Recipe

A light and healthy meal that's full of flavor, healthy fat, and nutrition. Perfect for those on a gluten-free, Paleo, or keto diet.

4.13 from 8 votes

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Ingredients

2 6-ounce Ahi tuna steaks approximately 3/4" thick
2 small avocados peeled and diced (or one large)
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp finely diced red onion
2 green onions tops only, thinly sliced
2 tbsp lemon juice juice of one large lemon
3 tbsp olive oil divided
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped + extra for garnish
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Add the avocado, tomato, green onion, red onion, one tablespoon of lemon juice, one tablespoon of olive oil, and 1/4 cup of cilantro to a bowl.
Stir to combine and taste. Add salt and pepper to your liking.
Set the salsa aside while you prepare the fish.
To prepare the fish, pat dry with paper towels and sprinkle both sides with a little salt and pepper.
Place a nonstick pan or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
When the pan is hot, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and carefully lay a fish in the pan.
Cook for two minutes on each side, remove from the pan, and allow it to rest for five minutes.
To serve, place the fish on a plate, and spoon the salsa over it.
Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a little more chopped cilantro and green onions.

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15 Comments

Brandy says
May 2, 2019 at 6:14 pm
Anyone do the nutritional value? I’m coming up with 12 g carbs per serving!
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Lisa B says
May 1, 2019 at 8:47 pm
Made this tonight as I just started Keto and it was fast, easy and delicious. My husband loved it as well.
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Angie Rose says
May 14, 2017 at 4:43 pm
Hello Susan! Ever since I first saw this recipe on your blog, I’ve been craving avocado salsa! The pan seared ahi tuna steaks look delicious. I absolutely can’t wait to try making this myself! You have been featured this week at Dishing It & Digging It. Thank you so much for sharing with us 🙂
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Sharon@BlueWillowHouse says
May 13, 2017 at 12:45 pm
Sounds like a perfect dinner. I love pan seared tuna and adding an avocado salsa makes it sound so delish.Thank you for sharing your recipe at the Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party!
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Mary - the boondocks blog says
May 12, 2017 at 1:52 pm
Yummy and super healthy too. Just what I need for my diet.
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Theresa says
May 11, 2017 at 11:25 pm
Looks so good & perfect for this time of year. Pinned & sharing Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party.
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Lori Leeper says
May 10, 2017 at 8:42 pm
This sounds wonderful! Perfect since I’m doing a whole 30 right now! Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It! 🙂
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Miz Helen says
May 9, 2017 at 11:26 am
We will love your Tuna Steaks, they look delicious. Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
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kristin mccarthy says
May 5, 2017 at 9:49 pm
This looks amazing. I wonder if I can snag these anywhere close to me.
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Alison's Allspice says
May 4, 2017 at 4:18 pm
Tuna steaks have become my new favorite, I love the salsa too! Thanks!
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tiffany cheung says
April 29, 2017 at 10:21 am
Love this recipe! Esp with the avocado salsa! Delish!
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