Tuna Tartare Recipe

Name: Tuna Tartare
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 34 lb tuna steak, FRESH (suggested -- yellow tail, use sushi grade tuna); 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lime, grated, use zest only; 3 tablespoons lime juice; ½ teaspoon wasabi powder; 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce; 6 dashes Tabasco sauce; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ¼ cup scallion, minced (about 2 - use green and white parts); 2 teaspoons jalapeno peppers, minced (fresh); 1 Hass avocado, ripe; 1 teaspoon black sesame seed, toasted (in pan, no oil, for just a minute or so)

Servings: persons

34 lb tuna steak, FRESH (suggested -- yellow tail, use sushi grade tuna)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lime, grated, use zest only
3 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon wasabi powder
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
6 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ cup scallion, minced (about 2 - use green and white parts)
2 teaspoons jalapeno peppers, minced (fresh)
1 Hass avocado, ripe
1 teaspoon black sesame seed, toasted (in pan, no oil, for just a minute or so)

1
Cut tuna into a 1/4-inch dice and place in a medium bowl.
2
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, wasabi, soy sauce, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper.
3
Pour over the tuna.
4
Add the scallions and jalapeno pepper and mix well.
5
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and peel.
6
Cut the avocado into a 1/4-inch dice.
7
Carefully mix the avocado into the tuna mixture.
8
Add the toasted sesame seeds if using and season to taste.
9
Allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for the flavors to blend.
10
Serve on crackers or seedless cucumber rounds as an appetizer or in chilled martini glasses if serving larger portions.

10601

kcal

Calories

710

Fat

Carbs

1003

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 34 lb tuna steak, FRESH (suggested -- yellow tail, use sushi grade tuna), 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lime, grated, use zest only, 3 tablespoons lime juice, and more.

Yes, Tuna Tartare falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tuna Tartare

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Variations & substitutions

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