Best 6 Tuna Tacos Recipes

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Tuna tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to get your daily dose of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and they can be customized to fit your own personal preferences. Whether you like your tacos spicy or mild, with lots of toppings or just a few, there is a tuna taco recipe out there for you. So what are you waiting for? Grab a can of tuna and start cooking!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH TUNA TACOS



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I first created this recipe for my and my husband's wedding anniversary. He loves fish tacos and he couldn't stop raving about these tacos! Serve on warm tortillas with mango salsa, thinly sliced cabbage, and creme fraiche.

Provided by Margaret Antonelli

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup canola oil
1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ jalapeno, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (4 ounce) tuna steaks, cut into large chunks

Steps:

  • Combine oil, lime juice, vinegar, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, chili powder, and black pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Add tuna and coat well. Marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add small amounts of tuna at a time, turning every 10 to 15 seconds until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 28.5 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1813.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

FRESH TUNA TACOS



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Categories     Fish     Sauté     Super Bowl     Lunch     Tuna     Hot Pepper     Healthy     Sour Cream     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chilies*
1 8-ounce ahi tuna steak, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 taco shells

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Place tuna in medium bowl; sprinkle with taco seasoning. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna; sauté to desired doneness, about 3 minutes for medium. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in sour cream mixture. Cook just until heated through, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes (do not boil).
  • Heat taco shells in microwave 20 seconds. Fill taco shells with tuna mixture.
  • *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

FRESH TUNA TACOS



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Take a taste adventure and try tuna tacos with the usual onion, peppers and lettuce and the not-so-usual fresh hot sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium tomato, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
5 medium green onions, sliced (1/3 cup)
1 medium jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 pound yellowfin tuna or other lean fish steaks, about 3/4 inch thick
8 fat-free flour tortillas (8 inch), warmed
1/4 small head lettuce, shredded (3/4 cup)
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all Spicy Fresh Chile Sauce ingredients; set aside.
  • Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Brush lime juice over fish steaks. Place fish on rack in broiler pan.
  • Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat 5 minutes; turn. Broil 5 to 8 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • Break fish into large flakes or cut into 1-inch cubes. Spoon scant 1/2 cup fish into each tortilla. Top with lettuce, bell pepper and onion. Serve with chile sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg

TUNA TACOS



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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

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 small tomatoes, diced
1 small onion, diced
½ teaspoon crushed garlic
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 eggs
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
1 large avocado, thinly sliced
2 limes, cut into eighths
1 dash hot sauce, or to taste

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

CHILE-CRUSTED TUNA TACOS



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Categories     Fish     Pepper     Vinegar     Tuna     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Cilantro     Tortillas     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotles in adobo (including sauce)
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 lb (1 1/2-inch-thick) sushi-grade tuna steak
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 (9- to 10-inch) flour tortillas
1 cup matchstick (1/8-inch-thick) pieces of jicama (from 1 small jicama, peeled)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 firm-ripe California avocado
1 cup loosely packed arugula, coarse stems discarded

Steps:

  • Bring orange juice, chipotles, and vinegar to a boil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to a generous 1/3 cup, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  • While sauce cools, prepare charcoal or gas grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderately high.
  • While grill heats, stir together coriander, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and kosher salt in a shallow bowl. Brush tuna on all sides with 1 tablespoon oil (total), then coat all sides evenly with spice mixture.
  • Grill tuna on lightly oiled rack, uncovered, turning to brown all sides, until browned on outside but still rare in center, 8 to 10 minutes total. Let tuna stand 10 minutes.
  • While tuna stands, heat tortillas on grill, turning over once, until warm, about 1 minute, and keep warm, wrapped in foil.
  • Toss jicama with cilantro, lime juice, remaining tablespoon oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Halve, pit, and peel avocado, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Put a tortilla on each of 4 plates. Divide arugula, jicama, and avocado among tortillas, arranging evenly down center of each. Slice tuna 1/4 inch thick and divide among tacos. Drizzle chipotle sauce evenly over tuna and roll up tacos to enclose filling.

FRESH TUNA TACOS



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Take a taste adventure and try tuna tacos with the usual onion, peppers and lettuce and the not-so-usual fresh hot sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium tomato, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
5 medium green onions, sliced (1/3 cup)
1 medium jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 pound yellowfin tuna or other lean fish steaks, about 3/4 inch thick
8 fat-free flour tortillas (8 inch), warmed
1/4 small head lettuce, shredded (3/4 cup)
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all Spicy Fresh Chile Sauce ingredients; set aside.
  • Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Brush lime juice over fish steaks. Place fish on rack in broiler pan.
  • Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat 5 minutes; turn. Broil 5 to 8 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • Break fish into large flakes or cut into 1-inch cubes. Spoon scant 1/2 cup fish into each tortilla. Top with lettuce, bell pepper and onion. Serve with chile sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg

Tips for Making the Best Tuna Tacos:

- Use fresh, high-quality tuna. Look for tuna steaks that are firm and have a bright red color. Avoid steaks that are brown or have a slimy texture. - Cook the tuna properly. Tuna should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooked tuna will be dry and tough. - Use a variety of toppings. Tuna tacos can be topped with a variety of ingredients, such as shredded cabbage, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. Get creative and experiment with different toppings to find your favorites. - Use a good quality tortilla. Corn or flour tortillas can be used for tuna tacos. Make sure the tortillas are fresh and pliable. - Serve the tacos immediately. Tuna tacos are best served immediately after they are made. The tortillas will become soggy if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Tuna tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of toppings to choose from, tuna tacos can be customized to suit everyone's taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tuna tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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