Description
Spicy Tuna Tartare with Avocado is a fresh, zesty, and vibrant appetizer combining tender sushi-grade tuna, creamy avocado, and a customizable spicy sauce. This delicious seafood dish is quick to prepare, healthy, and visually stunning, perfect for entertaining or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 oz sushi-grade tuna, finely diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sriracha or chili sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garnishes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna: Start by finely dicing sushi-grade tuna into uniform, bite-sized cubes to ensure the perfect texture and easy mixing.
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust the spice level by adding more sriracha if desired.
- Combine Tuna and Sauce: Gently fold the diced tuna into the sauce mixture, making sure every piece is lightly coated without mashing the fish, preserving its fresh taste.
- Add the Avocado: Dice the ripe avocado and fold it gently into the tuna mixture just before serving to keep its creamy texture and vibrant color intact.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the tartare with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds for freshness and a light crunch. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Use the freshest sushi-grade tuna available for safety and optimal flavor.
- Keep all ingredients chilled until ready to serve to maintain texture and taste.
- Dice tuna and avocado evenly for the best mouthfeel and presentation.
- Fold ingredients gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Adjust the spice gradually by adding chili sauce little by little and tasting as you go.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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