Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Spicy Tuna Tartare on Cucumber, a dish that marries fresh sushi-grade tuna with zesty lime, creamy avocado, and a spicy kick. Served atop crisp cucumber slices, this vibrant appetizer is both visually stunning and incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for dinner parties or casual gatherings, it’s sure to impress your guests while keeping you relaxed in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz sushi-grade tuna, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely dice the sushi-grade tuna into small cubes.
- In a bowl, mix the diced tuna with soy sauce, Sriracha, lime juice, sesame oil, and chopped green onions until well combined.
- Slice the cucumber into thick rounds to serve as bases.
- Dice the avocado and gently fold it into the tuna mixture.
- Spoon a generous amount of the tartare onto each cucumber slice.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or extra green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cucumber slices (100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg