Tuna Tartare Recipe

Quick and easy Tuna Tartare recipe loaded with creamy avocado, ponzu sauce, flavorful aromatics and a kick of Sriracha. Load up on sushi-grade tuna and get to dicing!

More popular Tuna Recipes: Tuna Crudo, Tuna Sashimi, Tuna Roll and Spicy Tuna.

Course Appetizer, Lunch

Cuisine Asian

Keyword Ahi Tuna, Avocado, Cold Appetizer, Tuna

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings serving

Calories 445kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $10

Ingredients

2½ oz sushi-grade fresh tuna, dice into 1/4" cubes *Note 1
2 Tbsp chopped chives
1 Tbsp chopped shallot
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh lemon juice + zest
1-2 tsp sriracha sauce *Note 2
¼ tsp sea salt
½ Small avocado, dice into 1/4" cubes
1-2 Tbsp ponzu sauce
1-2 Tbsp mayonnaise

Instructions

Mix 1 tablespoon of ponzu sauce with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise. Taste and adjust to your preference. Set aside.
Add the chives, shallots, olive oil, lemon juice, Sriracha sauce and sea salt to a medium size mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Add the diced tuna and avocado and gently fold into the sauce.
OPTIONAL - Place a 3" round cookie cutter on a small plate and gently fill with the tuna tartare. Carefully pull up on the cookie cutter so the tartare stays in a nice mound.
If you prefer to skip the cookie cutter step, just transfer the tartare to a serving bowl.
Drizzle with the ponzu mayo, sprinkle with lemon zest and serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

Note 1 - Must be labeled “sushi or sashimi grade tuna”.

Note 2 - If you don't like spice, omit the Sriracha. If you like super spicy tuna, increase the amount of Sriracha.

Nutritional information is not exact.

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