Ever wanted to make tuna tartare at home? This tuna tartare in sesame ginger sauce is simple to prepare and will impress your guests.
What is tuna tartare?
Tuna tartare is a straightforward, elegant dish made from raw tuna cut into small cubes and seasoned with the flavors you prefer. While tartare is traditionally made with beef, seafood versions like tuna have become very popular thanks to sushi and poke trends. They’re flavorful, fresh, and often healthier than heavier cooked options.
Restaurant versions can be pricey, but tuna tartare is surprisingly easy to make at home. It requires no cooking, takes little time, and is both healthy and delicious.
How to make tuna tartare
When buying tuna for tartare, choose it from a reputable fishmonger and ask for sushi-grade tuna. Look for a deep red color and little to no fishy odor. Keep the fish chilled on ice until just before preparation and serving.
It’s a good idea to include an acid (like lime or rice vinegar) in raw fish dishes. Acid denatures the proteins in the fish, similar to what happens during cooking, which improves texture and safety. Also, use a very sharp knife to keep the tuna cubes clean and tender.
This tuna tartare in sesame ginger sauce is:
- High in protein
- Low-carb
- Gluten-free (when using gluten-free soy sauce)
- Requires no cooking
You can vary the sauce or ingredients to taste, but sesame ginger is a classic pairing that complements tuna beautifully.
More great recipes to try:
- Vegetable Smoothie Recipes
- Tuscan Soup with White Beans
- Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Recipe
- Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
- Pho Broth
- Muesli Recipe
- Baked Ziti Recipe
- Yaki Udon
- Sofritas Chipotle
- Green Smoothie Recipe
- Matcha Smoothie Recipe
- Steel Cut Overnight Oats
Tuna Tartare in Sesame Ginger Sauce
- Author: Jessica Hoffman
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: Chop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Description
A simple, healthy tuna tartare that’s quick to prepare and perfect for entertaining or a light main course.
Ingredients
Tartare
- 300 grams sushi-grade tuna, cut into small cubes
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 avocado, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- A handful of cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce if needed)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Set aside.
- Add the cubed tuna, green onions, and sesame seeds to the sauce and gently toss until evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix the chopped avocado, cucumber, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Plate the tartare using a mold or a circular ramekin: layer the tuna mixture and then the avocado mixture, or arrange as desired. If using a ramekin, build inside and carefully invert onto a plate.
Notes
Serve with rice crackers on the side. Garnish with sriracha, extra cilantro, and sesame seeds if you like.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
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