Best Ahi Tuna Recipe: Perfect Tuna Tartare
If you have some high-quality tuna, what better way to enjoy it than by preparing a tartare appetizer? Add some toasted sesame seeds for some extra texture, and use avocado for an exquisite flavour combination.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 12 ounces sushi-grade tuna
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds plus more for garnish
- 3 green onions finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 avocado ripe
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- optional jalapeno minced
- optional cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Cut the tuna into 1/3-inch cubes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add diced tuna, toasted sesame seeds, green onions, lemon zest, and soy sauce. Mix well. Taste one piece of tuna and add more seasonings if needed.
- Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.
- Scoop into a mixing bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork until it’s slightly chunky.
- Add salt, pepper, lemon juice, optional jalapeno, and cilantro. Mix until combined.
- Taste test and add more salt if needed.
- Place a food ring mold (you can make one at home with a plastic bottle) on a plate.
- Add the avocado mixture at the bottom. Then add the tuna mixture on top. Gently pressing down to make sure there are no gaps. (You can also use a ramekin to shape your tartare. You’ll need to fill it with the tuna mixture and avocado mix. Then reverse it into the serving plate.)
- Lift and remove the mold gently. Garnish with more sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve the tuna tartare immediately.