Tuna Tartare

Do you love Tuna? If so, then you’re going to love this recipe for Tuna tartare. This dish is made with fresh tuna fillet and a delicious Asian sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Layered with flavored chunks of avocado, this tuna recipe & video ate a MUST try! 

Tuna is one of my favorite types of fish, and it’s no secret as you’ll find so many tuna recipes on the website. This Tuna Steak Recipe  is super popular and delicious using fresh Ahi Tuna as well. Tuna Salad Recipe with Olive Oil Dressing is a HIT and is nothing like your average tuna salad! Spicy Tuna Sandwich is another crowd pleaser!

And before we get into the recipe, there are a few Seafood recipes & tutorials you need to try! How to Cook Scallops ,  Sushi Burrito,  How To Cook Lobster Tail, How to Cook Mussels, Mussels Marinara, Baked Mahi Mahi, Fish Fry,  Mediterranean Baked Fish, Air Fryer Salmon,  Sockeye Salmon With Lemon Butter Sauce  & Baked Salmon With Greek Dressing.

Now it’s Tuna time!

What Is Tuna Tartare?

Tuna tartare is a dish that combines raw Tuna with a sauce. The Tuna is chopped into small pieces and then mixed with the sauce. This dish can be eaten as an appetizer or as a main course. Tuna Tartare is traditional to Japanese cuisine but has become popular in Western cuisine as well.

Why this Tuna Tartare Recipe?

• Tuna tartare is something you should cook if you love sushi, love Tuna, or are looking for new ways to enjoy freshTuna.
• It’s also a really healthy dish with great source of protein and omega-three fatty acids.
• This recipe is also low in calories, filling, delicious and naturally gluten-free.
• My Tuna Tartar recipe is made with an Asian-inspired sauce as these flavors pair so well with the fish.
• You can flavor it endlessly (see below on variations), however this is my favorite.
• No cooking is required! I know many are discouraged to cook fresh tuna, even though I have a video for this in the post Tuna Steak Recipe. Today we’re saving cooking time!
• The combo of tuna and avocado tastes like your favorite tuna roll that you have at the sushi place, only better since the fish is flavored so much more!
• You can turn this recipe into a sushi stack–simply follow the post for Crab Sushi For Sushi Stacks. And don’t forget that extra Spicy Mayo!

Ingredients for Tuna Tartare 

Firstly, I want to stress that you need to get the best quality, sushi-grade Tuna for this recipe. As you will be eating the Tuna uncooked, this is super important.

For the tuna layer, you’ll need ginger, garlic, sweet chilli , soy sauce, scallions, sriracha, cilantro, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, lime juice, salt, fresh avocado, and olive oil.

The avocado layer ingredients has fresh avocados, scallions, lime juice and sesame oil (or olive oil ). 

How to Make Tuna Tartare

Firstly, you’ll get the fish ready.

Start by patting your fish dry with a paper towel.

Then, cut the Tuna into small cubes (about 1 cm cubed) using a sharp knife. 

Make sure you use a sharp knife!! The fish is very fleshy and could loose its shape or texture of you cut through it with a dull knife.

The ideal size of tuna chunks should be similar in size to avocado chunks which is about 1 inch.

Next, it’s time to make the sauce. In a separate bowl, mix together ginger, garlic, sweet chili, soy sauce, scallions, sriracha, cilantro, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and lime juice.

Once the sauce is mixed together, add it to the bowl with the Tuna and mix everything together until coated, and leave for 15- 30 minutes.

Don’t leave your fish to marinate more than 3o minutes as you end up with a cured fish rather than a tartare.

Now you’ll prepare your avocado. Mix them in a bowl, add lime juice, scallions, oil, and salt, and mix together.

Serve Ahi Tuna Tartare 

The best way to serve this Tuna tartare recipe is by using a mold. You can use a small cup or ramekin to create perfect little rounds.

I happen to have those cooking molds that I bough years and years ago in hopes of making the perfect sunny side eggs to go over a burger. I never ended up making those eggs, but I’m happy I made some other use to them!

Quick tip: Make sure to well oil your mold/ bowl before proceeding- this will help to neatly release the layers onto the plate.

Start by spooning some of the avocados into the bottom of each mold. Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon making sure the avocado layer is secured.

Then top with the Ahi tuna mixture.

Be sure to fill it up generously! So long as the mixture doesn’t overflow on to the plate, then you’re good! Press that layer down slightly as well. 

And finally, release the mold carefully AND slowly to uncover the layers of avocado and tuna tartare goodness!
Gently press down and remove from the mold.

Perfection!

You can then serve this with Pita chips or cucumber rounds for a super tasty and impressive dish.

This Tuna Tartare Recipe is a delicious, healthy dish that is perfect for sushi lovers and tuna aficionados. The recipe is easy to follow, and the end result is impressive and tasty. Whether you fancy it as a treat for yourself or to impress any guests, this one is a winner. Enjoy!

Tuna Tartare Tips & FAQ

• Make sure you use fresh and quality sushi grade Ahi tuna for this recipe–very very important!
• When you start to marinade the fish, don’t let it sit there for more than 20-30 mins max. After that period of time, the fish starts to cure and the texture/taste changes dramatically.
• When serving this recipe, it’s best to find a mold or ramekin or small bowl with a flat bottom. 
• Make sure you oil the inside rims and bottom (if using a bowl or ramekin) very well with oil as this will allow the tartare to slip easily on to the plate.
• Serve right away! 
• This recipe is best served cold, so you can chill it in the fridge for another 15 minutes before serving.
• This would be amazing made with my spicy salmon recipe in this Sushi Burrito and a drizzle of Spicy Mayo! SO GOOD!

What is Tuna tartare made of?

Tuna tartare is made of raw sushi-grade tuna that has been cut into small cubes and then mixed with a sauce.

Variations for Tuna tartare

There are many ways that you can change up this recipe. You could try using salmon instead of Tuna or add diced mango or pineapple in avocado for some fresh sweetness.

What does Tuna tartare taste like?

Tuna tartare has a slightly sweet and tangy flavor, with a kick of spice from the sriracha. The Tuna itself has a very fresh flavor that is also rich with buttery undertones. What’s great about Tuna tartare is that it picks up the flavors you marinade it with nicely.

What is the difference between ceviche and tartare?

Ceviche is a dish that is typically made with fish that has been “cooked” using acidic citrus juices, such as lime juice. The acidity in the citrus juice changes the structure of the proteins in the fish, giving it a cooked appearance.

Tartare is a dish made of raw meat or fish that has been chopped into small cubes. The fish or meat is not cooked but is instead flavored with a sauce or marinade.

Is tartare always raw?

Yes, tartare is always made with raw meat or fish. As the dish is not cooked, it is important to use high-quality ingredients to reduce the risk of food poisoning.

What can you serve with Tuna tartare?

Pita chips or cucumber slices work really well as sides with this Tuna tartare recipe. However, you could also try rice, noodles, or even another type of fish dish such as sushi.

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