Spicy Tuna Tartare

Spicy Tuna Tartare is a vibrant and refreshing Japanese snack that combines fresh sushi-grade tuna with zesty flavors and a spicy kick. This low-carb dish is perfect for a light appetizer or a healthy snack.

Spicy Tuna Tartare
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Japanese
250 kcal

Ingredients

  • Sushi-grade tuna - 200 grams, diced
  • Avocado - 1 medium, diced
  • Green onion - 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Sriracha - 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon, toasted
  • Cucumber - 1 small, thinly sliced (for serving)
  • Sea salt - to taste

Steps

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the diced tuna, soy sauce, Sriracha, sesame oil, and lime juice. Mix gently to coat the tuna evenly.
  2. Add the diced avocado and chopped green onion to the bowl. Fold in carefully to avoid mashing the avocado.
  3. Taste the mixture and add sea salt as needed to enhance the flavors.
  4. To serve, use a ring mold to shape the tuna tartare on a plate or simply spoon it into small servings.
  5. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve with thinly sliced cucumber on the side.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 740 mg
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in omega-3 fatty acids which support heart health.
  • Rich in protein and low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

Tags

JapaneseLow CarbSnack