Best 5 Spicy Tuna Tartare Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey where flavors dance and textures tantalize with our comprehensive guide to crafting the ultimate spicy tuna tartare. Discover the art of selecting the freshest tuna, essential for capturing the essence of this delectable dish. Learn the secrets of creating a perfect balance of heat and savoriness, using a symphony of spices and seasonings. Explore innovative techniques for achieving the desired texture, from delicate mincing to creative plating. Unveil the nuances of complementing ingredients, from zesty citrus zest to aromatic herbs, that elevate the tuna tartare experience.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY TUNA TARTARE



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This spicy tuna tartare is served on gaufrettes (waffle chips).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha (Asian chili sauce)
8 ounces fresh tuna, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives, plus 1-inch pieces for garnish
Gaufrettes or waffle-cut potato chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together mayonnaise, soy sauce, and Sriracha in a nonreactive bowl. Add tuna and chives, and gently combine with a fork. Top each gaufrette with 1 tablespoon tuna tartare, and garnish with chives.

SPICY TUNA TARTARE



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This is a very quick and easy recipe for a tuna tartare that will make your friends think you are a real gourmet! Try it by itself, with tortilla chips, or as a salad with sliced avocado. It goes nicely with pico de gallo, too. Use sashimi-grade tuna. If you're unsure if it is sashimi-grade, be sure to ask someone (a butcher or seafood specialist) before using it for this recipe.

Provided by Kat

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup Japanese mayonnaise (such as Kewpie®)
1 tablespoon sesame chili oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon lemongrass paste
2 (4 ounce) fillets sashimi grade tuna
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ medium lime, juiced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 stalk scallion, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix Japanese mayonnaise with sesame chili oil, sesame oil, and lemongrass paste in a mixing bowl.
  • With freshly washed hands, dice tuna into small bits on a clean cutting board.
  • Season diced tuna with garlic salt, and put into the bowl with the mayo mixture. Mix until tuna is evenly coated. Squeeze in lime juice, then mix in most of the chopped cilantro and scallion, reserving some for garnish.
  • Garnish with remaining cilantro and scallion and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 311.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

TUNA AND AVOCADO TARTARE TOSTADA



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield about 32 hors d'ouevres

Number Of Ingredients 16

Canola oil, for frying
4 flour tortillas, cut into 2-inch by 1-inch rectangles
Kosher salt
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces sushi grade tuna, finely diced
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon chipotle pepper puree (from chipotles in adobo sauce)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup finely sliced green onion
1 ripe Hass avocado, peeled, pitted, and finely diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the tortillas: Heat the oil in a heavy, high-sided pan to 350 degrees F. Fry the tortilla pieces a few at a time until lightly golden brown and crisp. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels and season with salt.
  • For the avocado butter: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • For the tartare: Combine tuna, mustard oil, olive oil, capers, chipotle, cilantro, and green onion in a large bowl. Gently fold in the avocado and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place each of the fried tortilla pieces on a plate and spread with a small dollop of the avocado butter. Top the butter with some of the tuna tartare. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

TUNA TARTARE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 50 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 3/4 pounds very fresh tuna steak
1 1/4 cups olive oil
5 limes, zest grated
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 1/2 teaspoons wasabi powder
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hot red pepper sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups minced scallions, white and green parts (12 scallions)
3 1/4 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno pepper, seeds removed
5 ripe Hass avocados
1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

  • Cut the tuna into 1/4-inch dice and place it in a very large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, wasabi, soy sauce, hot red pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Pour over the tuna, add the scallions and jalapeno, and mix well. Cut the avocados in half, remove the seed, and peel. Cut the avocados into 1/4-inch dice. Carefully mix the avocado into the tuna mixture. Add the toasted sesame seeds, if using, and season to taste. Allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for the flavors to blend. Serve on crackers.

SPICY TUNA TARTARE



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At first glance this appears to be a steak tartare presented just as you would find it in any French bistro. Small mounds of finely chopped egg whites, their creamy yellow yolks, sharp red onion, and salty capers surround a carefully shaped ring of chopped red meat, all ready to be mixed and scooped up with crisp rounds of toast. But instead of minced steak, the star of this tartare is fresh tuna. Smoky chipotle puree and pungent Dijon mustard are blended with smooth olive oil so that they can coat each dice of tuna with flavor. Fresh green onions and delicate shallots contribute a soft onion flavor to the tartare, while the briny capers and fresh parsley add brightness. Delicious as is, the deceptive garnishes are what make this a playful American dish.

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon pureed canned chipotle chiles in adobo
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, finely diced
1 pound fresh tuna, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 green onions, green and pale green parts, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons brined capers, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 hard-cooked eggs, whites and yolks finely chopped separately
1 tablespoon brined capers, drained
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices French or Italian bread, toasted, brushed lightly with olive oil, and halved

Steps:

  • To make the tartare, whisk together the mustard, chipotle puree, oil, and shallot in a medium bowl. Fold in the tuna, green onions, capers, and parsley until combined. Season with salt and pepper. The tartare can be made only up to 10 minutes before serving.
  • Set a 4-inch ring mold in the center of a large dinner plate and gently pack some of the tartare mixture into the mold, pressing down on the top to make an even layer. Remove the mold and repeat to make 3 more servings. Scatter some of the garnishes over and around each plate. Serve each with 3 slices of toast.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest tuna possible. This will ensure that your tartare is of the highest quality and flavor.
  • Use a sharp knife to dice the tuna. This will help to prevent the tuna from becoming mushy.
  • Do not overmix the tartare. Overmixing can make the tartare tough.
  • Season the tartare to taste. Use a variety of seasonings, such as salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil, to create a tartare that is flavorful and balanced.
  • Serve the tartare immediately. Spicy tuna tartare is best enjoyed fresh.

Conclusion:

Spicy tuna tartare is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. By following these tips, you can create a tartare that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give spicy tuna tartare a try!

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