Blackened Tuna With Orange-Zested Salsa

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced seeded tomato
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
• 2 teaspoons blackening seasoning
• 4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick)
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Preparation

1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a small bowl; toss gently. Cover and chill 1 hour.
2. Sprinkle blackening seasoning on both sides of fish, pressing down firmly to allow seasoning to adhere.
3. Heat oil in a heavy-duty cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish, and cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish is medium-rare or desired degree of doneness.