The tacos hold layers of lime-green avocado, chunky mango bits in vibrant orange and heavens of pinkish-white tuna flakes, all of which are garnished with dark green cilantro. A slice of lime rests on the side, ready to be squeezed atop. The tortillas are crisp golden and lightly charred at the edges, adding a rustic appeal.

Zesty Tuna Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa

Name: Zesty Tuna Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 fillets tuna fillets fresh or frozen and thawed; 4 taco shells regular size; 1 ripe mango pitted, peeled, and diced; 1 ripe avocado pitted, peeled, and diced; 1/2 small red onion finely chopped; 1 small jalapeno seeds removed, minced; handful fresh cilantro finely chopped, plus more for garnish; 2 lime juice and zest; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Warm, spicy tuna tacos with refreshing, fruity salsa.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · December 03, 2024

A little about this dish

Pairing the freshness of Tuna with the vibrancy of Mexican flavors, this recipe is all about creating unexpected harmony on a plate. The warmth of the spices are perfect for cooler weather, despite bringing to mind sunny, tropical climates.

Ingredients (for 2)

Tuna fillets — 2 fillets — fresh or frozen and thawed
Taco shells — 4 — regular size
Ripe mango — 1 — pitted, peeled, and diced
Ripe avocado — 1 — pitted, peeled, and diced
Small red onion — 1/2 — finely chopped
Small jalapeno — 1 — seeds removed, minced
Fresh cilantro — handful — finely chopped, plus more for garnish
Lime — 2 — juice and zest
Ground cumin — 1/2 teaspoon
Ground coriander — 1/2 teaspoon
Paprika — 1/2 teaspoon
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥣🥭🥑

In a bowl, combine mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and juice of 1 lime. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Step 2 — 🥣🐟🌶️

In a small bowl, combine cumin, coriander, and paprika. Season tuna fillets with this spice mix.
Step 3 — 🔥🍳🐟

Heat oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear the tuna fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side, until desired doneness. Remove from heat, let rest for a few minutes and then flake with a fork.
Step 4 — 🌮🐟🥭

Warm the taco shells. Divide the flaked tuna among the shells, top with mango avocado salsa and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Step 5 — 🍽️🍋

Serve with a lime wedge on the side.

A final fox tip

If you aren't a fan of tuna, feel free to replace it with another fish like cod or salmon. Also, if you have kids helping, they can assist putting together the salsa and assembling the tacos. And don't forget, if the heat is too much, simply leave out the jalapeno!