Mediterranean Diet Nigiri Tuna
Elevate your sushi game with the fresh and vibrant flavors of Mediterranean Diet Nigiri Tuna! This unique recipe combines the delicate artistry of Japanese cuisine with the wholesome ingredients of the Mediterranean diet. Featuring sushi-grade tuna nestled atop seasoned sushi rice, this dish is brightened with a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, and lemon juice. Topped with juicy cherry tomato slices and aromatic fresh basil, these hand-shaped nigiri pieces are as visually appealing as they are delicious. Perfect for a light yet satisfying appetizer or main course, this fusion recipe is a healthy, gluten-free option that’s both elegant and easy to prepare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams sushi-grade tuna
- 1 cup short-grain sushi rice
- 1.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6 units cherry tomatoes
- 12 units fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and ensures the rice is nice and sticky.
In a medium pot, combine the rinsed rice and 1.25 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
While the rice is cooking, slice the sushi-grade tuna into thin pieces, roughly 1/4 inch thick. Set aside and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk well to create a dressing.
Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and let it cool slightly. Drizzle the rice with half of the prepared dressing and gently mix with a wooden spatula, being careful not to mash the rice.
Wet your hands with water and shape the seasoned rice into oblong mounds, roughly the size of the tuna slices.
Place a slice of tuna over each rice mound, pressing gently to adhere.
Cut the cherry tomatoes into thin slices and place a few slices on top of each tuna piece.
Finish each nigiri with a fresh basil leaf, drizzling remaining dressing over them for added flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Mediterranean twist on classic nigiri.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 1293 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 68.4 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1597 mg | 34% | |
*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.
