Tuna Tacos and Mango Salsa with Jalapeno Goat Cheese Hush Puppies and Black Bean Salad

These tuna tacos were so delicious. The mango salsa really adds a good fresh flavor to the dish. The fried hush puppies are the perfect pairing.

Tuna Tacos

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 package soft tacos

4 yellow fin tuna steaks

1 packet taco seasoning

1 tbs vegetable oil

1 mango

1 c pineapple

1/4 c red onion

Cilantro

1/2 c taco sauce

Directions

Combine mango, pineapple, onion, cilantro and taco sauce. Heat oil in a non stick pan. Dredge tuna steaks in taco seasoning. Cook on each side for about 3 to 4 minutes, until mostly cooked through. Slice the tuna. place on heated tacos and top with the mango salsa.

Jalapeño Goat Cheese Hush Puppies

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal

1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour

1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup buttermilk

2 tablespoons beaten egg

1 1/2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeño chile

4 ounces coarsely crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (about 1 cup)

Canola oil or vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

Directions

Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Whisk buttermilk, egg, and chile in small bowl to blend. Stir buttermilk mixture and cheese into dry ingredients.

Add enough oil to deep medium saucepan to reach 1 1/2 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to pan; heat oil to 320°F to 330°F over medium heat. Working in batches of 4 or 5, drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil. Cook until golden, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer hush puppies to paper towels. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm until crisp in 375°F oven, 12 to 14 minutes.

Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup grape tomatos, halved

1 avocado, chopped

2 tbs cilantro, chopped

1 tbs lime juice

2 tbs olive oil

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp coriander

Salt and Pepper

Directions

Mix all the ingredients above in a bowl and chill until ready to serve.