Tuna Steaks with Melon Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 small cantaloupe, flesh removed and finely diced
• 1/2 red chile pepper, seeded and chopped
• 10 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch white sugar
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 (5 ounce) tuna steaks
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Combine the cantaloupe, chile pepper, basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Cook tuna in oil for 3 minutes per side. Spoon cantaloupe mixture over each steak to serve.