Meal Kit
Culinary Collection
Seared Ahi Tuna and Tomato Lime Salsa
with fajita-spiced potatoes and Mexican creamed corn
Prep & Cook Time: 50-60 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Fish (Tuna), Milk

Chef
Ryan Pugh
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Red Potatoes
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- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 1 Lime
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- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 Tbsp. Fajita Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories510
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Carbohydrates56g
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Net Carbs50g
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Fat16g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1610mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Small Pot
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Slice potatoes into 1/4" rounds.
Mince cilantro (no need to stem).Halve tomatoes.Zest and halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Pat tuna dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. -
2 Roast the Potatoes
Place potato rounds on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil and fajita seasoning. Massage oil and seasoning into potatoes.
Spread into a single layer and roast in hot oven until potatoes are tender and browned, 16-18 minutes.While potatoes roast, cook tuna. -
3 Cook the Tuna
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add tuna to hot pan and cook until tuna reaches desired doneness, 1-2 minutes per side for medium-rare (some pink in the center). Consuming raw or undercooked tuna may increase your risk for food-borne illness.Remove from burner. Remove tuna to a plate and tent with foil. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
4 Make the Salsa
Return pan used to cook tuna to medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until slightly thickened and liquid has reduced by half, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in 1/4 tsp. salt, half the cilantro (reserve remaining for corn), and 1 tsp. lime juice. If too thick, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.While salsa cooks, cook corn. -
5 Make Corn and Finish Dish
Place a small pot over medium-high heat. Combine corn, 1 Tbsp. water, and cream cheese in hot pot and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir constantly until liquid is almost completely evaporated, 4-5 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in lime zest, remaining cilantro, and 1/4 tsp. salt.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tuna with salsa, potatoes with sour cream, and corn with cotija. Bon appétit!
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