Easy 20-Minute Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare
You can create this restaurant-style spicy ahi tuna tartare at home in under 20 minutes. This no-cook recipe uses sushi-grade tuna and a bright, Asian-inspired marinade, perfect for an elegant party appetizer or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
- 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 rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust for spice level)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 avocado, diced (for serving)
- Crispy wonton chips or spoons (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the tuna: Ensure your sushi-grade ahi tuna is very cold. Use a sharp knife to finely dice the tuna into small, uniform pieces. Place the diced tuna in a non-reactive bowl.
- Make the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sriracha, and grated ginger.
- Combine: Pour the marinade over the diced tuna. Add the sliced green onion. Gently fold the ingredients together until the tuna is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This is a quick gourmet appetizer, so do not marinate for too long to keep the texture fresh.
- Serve: Use a ring mold to plate the tuna tartare neatly, or serve immediately in small bowls. Top with diced avocado and serve alongside crispy wonton chips or spoons for scooping.
Notes
- Use only the freshest, highest quality sushi-grade tuna available for this raw fish appetizer.
- For a creamy element, blend the avocado with a splash of lime juice and a pinch of salt to create a simple avocado cream drizzle.
- If you want a tuna napoleon stack, layer the tartare mixture with thin slices of cucumber or avocado using a ring mold.
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: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 45