Tuna Tartare
Savor the exquisite flavors of this Tuna Tartare, where tender sushi-grade tuna meets creamy avocado, zesty lime, and aromatic shallots. This dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a casual meal. With minimal cooking required, you can whip up this elegant appetizer in no time, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz sushi-grade fresh tuna steak
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp finely chopped shallots
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ¼ tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the tuna into small, uniform cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tuna with shallots, cilantro, avocado, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes. Stir gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; add more soy sauce or lime juice as desired.
- Use a ring mold or small bowl to pack the mixture tightly onto plates.
- Garnish with additional cilantro leaves and serve immediately with tortilla chips or cucumber slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg