Spicy Tuna Tartare Recipe

Inspired by Lattitude Restaurant

Time30m

Serves2

Fresh diced tuna with avocado, cucumber, and spicy mayo

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Ingredients

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Tartare Base

8 oz Fresh Ahi Tuna

1 whole Avocado

1 whole Cucumber

Spicy Mayo

1 cup Mayonnaise

2 tbsp Sriracha sauce

1 tbsp ReaLime juice

1 tsp Toasted sesame oil

to taste Celtic sea salt

Garnish

1 tbsp Chives

1 tbsp Sesame seeds

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

Dice the Tuna

Using a sharp knife, finely dice the fresh Ahi tuna into small cubes. Aim for uniform pieces for even flavor distribution.

Prepare the Avocado

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Dice the avocado into small cubes, similar in size to the tuna.

Chop the Cucumber

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds with a spoon and dice the cucumber into small cubes.

Make the Spicy Mayo

Mix Ingredients

In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and salt. Mix until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.

Combine and Serve

Combine Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the diced tuna, avocado, and cucumber. Add the spicy mayo, starting with half and adjusting to taste, mixing until everything is well coated.

Plating

Using a ring mold or simply a spoon, plate the tartare mixture onto serving dishes. Garnish with chopped chives and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Serve

Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or on its own as a refreshing appetizer.