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Restaurant-Style Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare with Avocado Cream

A beautifully molded stack of vibrant red tuna tartare garnished with herbs and surrounded by dots of green avocado cream.
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Create an elegant, restaurant-quality appetizer at home with this quick, no-cook Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare. This recipe uses sushi-grade tuna, a bright citrus-soy marinade, and pairs perfectly with creamy avocado and crispy wonton chips.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb sushi-grade Ahi Tuna, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (for avocado)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for avocado)
  • Pinch of salt (for avocado)
  • 12 wonton wrappers, fried or baked until crisp

Instructions

  1. Prepare the wonton chips: Fry or bake wonton wrappers until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare the avocado cream: Combine the avocado, 1 tablespoon lime juice, water, and salt in a small bowl. Mash or blend until smooth and creamy. Place in a small piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
  3. Prepare the tuna marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, grated ginger, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon lime juice. This is your best tuna tartare dressing.
  4. Dice the tuna: Cut the sushi-grade tuna into small, uniform pieces, about 1/4 inch. Keep the tuna cold.
  5. Combine: Gently fold the diced tuna into the marinade. Add the sliced scallions and chopped cilantro. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
  6. Assemble the dish: Place a ring mold on each serving plate. Spoon the seasoned tuna mixture into the mold and gently press down.
  7. Plate and serve: Carefully remove the ring mold. Pipe or spoon small dollops of the avocado cream around the tuna. Serve immediately with the crispy wonton chips for scooping.

Notes

  • Use only the freshest, sushi-grade tuna for this raw fish recipe. Quality ingredients make this gourmet raw tuna dish shine.
  • If you prefer a Napoleon tower presentation, layer the avocado cream, tuna tartare, and a crispy wonton chip in a small stack before serving.
  • For an Asian-inspired flavor boost, add 1/2 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds to the tuna mixture.

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Find it online: https://tastethisplate.com/tuna-tartare-spicy-ahi-avocado-wonton-recipe/