Blackened Tuna With Orange-Zested Salsa

Ingredients

• 24 ounce tuna steaks ()
• 2 teaspoons blackening seasoning 
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 0.3 cup green onions chopped
• 1  jalapeno seeded finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon juice of lime 
• 1 teaspoon orange zest 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 cup tomatoes diced seeded
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 
• 0.5 cup bell pepper yellow chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

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.
4. Add fish, and cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish is medium-rare or desired degree of doneness.