High Protein Tuna Tartar
Elevate your appetizer game with this High Protein Tuna Tartare, a vibrant, nutrient-rich dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is impressive to serve. Made with sushi-grade tuna and creamy avocado, this recipe combines fresh, wholesome ingredients to create a light yet satisfying meal in just 20 minutes. Flavored with a zesty marinade of low-sodium soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and a hint of spice from chili flakes, every bite packs a punch of bold umami goodness. Perfectly balanced with the crunch of red onion, freshly chopped cilantro, and a garnish of toasted sesame seeds, this dish offers gourmet appeal without the fuss. Serve it elegantly molded or simply plated alongside crisp cucumber slices or crackers for a refreshing, protein-packed treat that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 g Sushi-grade tuna
- 1 medium Avocado
- 2 tbsp Red onion
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp Chili flakes
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 4 units Cucumber slices or crackers (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Using a sharp knife, dice the sushi-grade tuna into small, uniform cubes (around 1/4 inch pieces). Place the diced tuna in a mixing bowl.
Peel and remove the pit from the avocado. Dice it into similar-sized cubes as the tuna and set aside.
Finely chop the red onion and fresh cilantro. Add both to the mixing bowl with the tuna.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fresh lime juice, sesame oil, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
Pour the marinade over the diced tuna and mix gently to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Just before serving, gently fold the diced avocado into the tuna mixture to avoid mashing it.
Transfer the tuna tartare to a serving plate or mold it into a cylindrical shape using a ring mold for an elegant presentation.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for garnish, and serve immediately with cucumber slices or crackers if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
669 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.7 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1708 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 61.3 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2117 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
