Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar

Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar with wasabi paste and sirachaDear readers, you may have noticed that I (unintentionally) took a week off of blogging, but I’m finally back with Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar. Whoops. I have excuses of course: it was a busy week, I was out of town, we had lots of social obligations, the light wasn’t right for photos… But the truth is, I only drink cocktails and eat salads in the summer, so sometimes there isn’t much to write about. I mean, how many “recipes” can there be for G&T’s? And this past week, it’s been all about Caprése. Which is great, but not for blogging purposes. You already have my creative take on that in the Peach Caprése Salad. So I finally went to the store and bought some ingredients so I could make you a new salad. This Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar has been in my repertoire for years, but I’ve been keeping it from you. Devious, I know. Especially since it’s one of my go-tos for hot summer nights when you don’t want to cook-but you have guests coming over-so you need something that appears fancy.

Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar
Serves 2
Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar is layers of spicy tuna and creamy avocado salad, stacked in a mold for a dramatic presentation. As good as it looks.
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Prep Time
25 min
Prep Time
25 min
763 calories
34 g
56 g
55 g
42 g
8 g
458 g
831 g
3 g
0 g
44 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
458g
Servings
2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 763
Calories from Fat 460
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 55g
84%
Saturated Fat 8g
40%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g
Monounsaturated Fat 33g
Cholesterol 56mg
19%
Sodium 831mg
35%
Total Carbohydrates 34g
11%
Dietary Fiber 22g
86%
Sugars 3g
Protein 42g
Vitamin A
10%
Vitamin C
51%
Calcium
9%
Iron
22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Spicy Tuna
  1. 1 tablespoon mayo
  2. 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  3. 1-2 tablespoons chili paste
  4. 8 ounces sushi grad ahi tuna
Avocado mash
  1. 2- 3 avocados (depending on decadence level and how many you’re making)
  2. 1 tablespoon mirin (sweetened sake- rice wine vinegar works too- just doesn’t have the sweet edge)
  3. 2+ teaspoons sesame oil
  4. 2+ teaspoons lime juice
  5. wasabi, siracha and soy sauce for garnish
  6. optional sesame seeds or tomato wedges
Instructions
  1. Dice the tuna (small, but not minced). Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar dice tuna
  2. Add the mayo, soy, and chili paste in a medium bowl. Mix well. Add the tuna. Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar spicy tuna salad
  3. Halve the avocados and score them. Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar score avocados
  4. Scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
  5. Add the mirin, sesame oil and lime juice.
  6. Using a fork, mash but let some chunks remain. Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar avocado mashYou may wish to add a touch of sea salt, but I rarely do, as I serve with with more soy sauce.
  7. Using a cookie cutter or mold of some sort, add a layer of spicy tuna (think ¼ of the total if you’re making two, ⅛ if you’re making 4). Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar in mold
  8. Add the avocado (½ for two, ¼ for four). Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar layer in mold
  9. Add the second layer of tuna.
  10. Gently pack down in between layers.
  11. Remove mold. Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar unmolding
  12. Drizzle soy, siracha and wasabi artfully around the edge of the plate.
  13. Top with sesame seeds, or wedges of tomatoes for a prettier plate.Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar with wasabi and soy
Notes
  1. Serves 2 as entrees and 4 as appetizers
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calories
763
fat
55g
protein
42g
carbs
34g
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Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar — 3 Comments

  1. i’m glad you’re back and I’m glad you’re back with a secret recipe 😉 sounds fantastic!