Cooking with Kaitlyn: Ahi Tuna Tacos

ahi tuna

🥗Healthier: sustainable fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Flour tortillas are often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: guacamole

Guacamole can be a cost-effective way to add flavor.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Banana peppers are milder and often cheaper.

Peel, pit, and cube the mango.

Dice the avocado and onion.

Chop the cilantro finely.

In a bowl, combine the mango, avocado, onion, cilantro, and lime juice to make a salsa.

Season the ahi tuna with cayenne pepper, ground cumin, garlic powder, and sea salt.

Heat olive oil in a frying pan and add the seasoned ahi tuna.

Cook the tuna for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until it reaches 145°F.

Warm the flour tortillas in the pan.

Assemble the tacos by placing pieces of cooked tuna on each tortilla and topping with the mango avocado salsa.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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