Restaurant-Quality Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare: Elegant & Ready in 20 Minutes
Make an elegant, restaurant-style spicy ahi tuna tartare quickly using sushi-grade fish and a bright citrus-soy marinade. This appetizer is perfect for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 small avocado, diced (optional, for serving)
- Wonton crisps or cucumber slices (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the tuna: Place the finely diced sushi-grade ahi tuna in a medium glass bowl.
- Make the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, sriracha, grated ginger, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Combine: Pour the marinade over the diced tuna. Gently fold the mixture together until the tuna is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
- Add aromatics: Fold in the sliced scallions.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Do not chill longer than 30 minutes, as the acid in the lime juice will begin to ‘cook’ the fish.
- Serve: Use a ring mold to plate the tartare into small towers, or serve immediately scooped onto wonton crisps or alongside diced avocado slices.
Notes
- Use only the freshest, highest quality sushi-grade tuna available from a trusted source.
- For a cleaner presentation, chill your serving plates before plating the tartare.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the sriracha to 1/2 teaspoon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 55
