Are you craving a culinary adventure that tantalizes your taste buds with exotic flavors and textures? Look no further than Asian-style tuna tacos. This fusion dish harmoniously blends the piquant, umami-rich notes of Asian cuisine with the bold, succulent taste of tuna, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Imagine the tender tuna, infused with aromatic spices and succulent flavors, perfectly complemented by a vibrant array of toppings, from crunchy vegetables to tangy sauces. Each bite takes you on a journey across continents, a delightful symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Prepare to embark on a culinary odyssey with this enticing guide to crafting the most delectable Asian-style tuna tacos that will transport your taste buds to a realm of culinary bliss.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
ASIAN STYLE TUNA TACOS
Delight your friends with these delicious Asian Style Tuna Tacos. Marinated ahi tuna is served over an asian slaw, avocados, and covered with mayo
Provided by Tiffany bendayan
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Mix tuna with 1/2 of dressing. Cover, refrigerate and set aside
- In another bowl, mix slaw ingredients with 1/4 dressing. Set aside
- In a small container mix the rest of the dressing with the avocado cubes
- For spicy mayo mix the mayonnaise and TABASCO® Sauce together. Place in a squeeze bottle (optional)
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tacos, Calories 802 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 52 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 1422 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 11 g
SEARED AHI TUNA TACO WITH ASIAN SLAW AND PLUM SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 12 appetizer sized tacos
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the taco shells:
- Cut the wonton skins using a 2-inch circle cutter. Use a taco shell basket and deep fry wontons until golden brown and firm. Remove taco shells from oil, allow to cool and season with sea salt.
- For the Asian slaw:
- Combine cabbage, peppers and onions in a medium sized mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Mix well and combine with cabbage and peppers to marinate for about 1/2 hour.
- For the plum sauce:
- Preheat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once pan is hot, add vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, and star anise. Saute for about 45 seconds, or until garlic has started to cook. Add 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, and canned plums. Continue to saute until all ingredients are soft and set aside to cool. Once cooled, puree plum mixture in a vertical blender and reserve for taco assembly.
- For the Tuna:
- Cut tuna into logs about 1-inch by 1-inch by 4-inches. Coat liberally with pepper and a little salt. Heat a saute pan until very hot; add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the sear tuna on all sides for about 15 seconds per side. Make sure to just sear outside of tuna and not allow inside to cook. Remove from heat and refrigerate promptly. Once cooled, slice into 1/8-inch thick slices.
- For Taco Assembly:
- Fill each taco shell with a little Asian slaw, place a slice of tuna on top of slaw, and then drizzle with a little plum sauce. Enjoy!
ASIAN TUNA TACOS
In this dish, tuna steaks are seared with a sesame seed crust and served with a wasabi mayonnaise,chopped scallions, and cilantro, all in a flour tortilla.
Provided by Recipe by Our Cookbook Collection
Categories Asian
Yield Yield: Makes 8-12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the mayonnaise: Stir together all ingredients and taste to check seasoning.
- Prepare the tuna: Pat the tuna dry with paper towels and season with the salt.
- Put the sesame seeds on a plate and press both flat sides of the tuna steaks onto the seeds to coat.
- Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Add the oil and swirl the pan to distribute, then add the tuna steaks, in batches if necessary, and sear for about 2 minutes each side, until just the outside 1⁄4 inch is cooked but the center is still translucent.
- From Just Tacos by Shelley Wiseman, published by The Taunton Press. Reprinted with permission from The Taunton Press.
TUNA TACOS
This is a tuna taco recipe I created 25 years ago. It is easy, quick, and very tasty. When served with crackers it makes a really good light snack or appetizer. I find that once you start eating them you really can't stop. I like to serve this with a chicken rice. To lighten the recipe, you can eat with crackers.
Provided by Maricela Caro
Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Saute until tomatoes release all their juices, about 3 minutes. Add tuna, salt, and cumin. Saute for 1 minute. Stir in eggs and cilantro; cook until eggs are set, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Spoon 3 tablespoons of the tuna mixture onto each corn tortilla. Top each with a slice of avocado, lime juice, and hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 218.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
ASIAN-INSPIRED TACOS WITH BLACK AND BLUE TUNA
Fresh tuna, spicy sour cream, and crunchy cabbage are wrapped in warm flour tortillas in this delicious twist on fish tacos. If fresh sushi-grade tuna is not available try halibut, mahi-mahi or other firm fish. Adjust the spiciness of the wasabi-sour cream to your personal taste.
Provided by BAJATHECAT
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Marinate tuna slices in soy sauce in a bowl, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove fish from soy sauce to a plate and season with black pepper; set aside.
- Whisk sour cream and wasabi paste together in a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat peanut oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Sear tuna slices in hot oil until lightly browned, 15 to 20 seconds per side. Transfer rare tuna to a cutting board and cut into smaller pieces.
- Heat tortillas in a clean skillet over medium heat until warmed through, about 1 minute each.
- Serve tuna in warm tortillas topped with cabbage, green onion, and wasabi sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1015.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, high-quality tuna. If you can't find fresh tuna, frozen tuna will also work.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the tuna in a skillet over medium heat. Just be sure to cook it until it is just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and sour cream.
- For a more flavorful taco, marinate the tuna in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- If you're using canned tuna, be sure to drain and flake it before adding it to the tacos.
Conclusion:
Asian-style tuna tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat fish. With their simple ingredients and bold flavors, these tacos are sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give Asian-style tuna tacos a try!
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