Tuna Steaks with Melon Salsa

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TUNA STEAKS WITH MELON SALSA

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

Combine the cantaloupe, chile pepper, basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
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.