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Classic Tuna Tartare with Avocado and Chipotle Mayo

October 22, 2021 By Maria Leave a Comment

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three tuna tartare toasts with sliced avocado and chipotle mayo over a white plate
three tuna tartare toasts with sliced avocado and chipotle mayo over a white plate

This tuna tartare with avocado will be your new favorite restaurant-style recipe. Made with sesame oil, soy sauce, avocado, and chipotle mayo, this tuna tartare is packed with flavor and texture – the perfect dish to surprise your guests! It’s also super easy to make, and ideal to make ahead! This recipe is always a hit, is one I go back to time and time again.

three tuna tartare toasts topped with avocado, chipotle mayo over a white plate

What is tuna tartare?

Tuna tartare is a simple dish made from raw tuna cut into small pieces, flavored by adding oils and spices. It can be paired with plantain chips or spread on crackers. Due to the plethora of flavors that can be integrated, this recipe is super fun to make at home, requires no cooking, can be made ahead, and is delicious!

Make this tuna tartare with avocado for a delicious weekly lunch, light dinner, or serve this at a nice dinner with friends and family. It’s a dish everyone will love!

What makes this tuna tartare with avocado and chipotle mayo so special?

Besides this tuna tartare being gluten free, high in protein, and versatile, this tuna tartare is also so easy to make and requires no cooking. Plus, it has layers of flavor coming from:

  • Perfectly marinated tuna tartare – the star and key ingredient in this recipe – tuna – is marinated with a handful of ingredients. Just combine the olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, grated ginger, green onions, salt, and pepper. Add the tuna and let it marinate while making the chipotle mayo and slicing the avocado.
  • Spicy chipotle mayo – optional, but highly recommend. A five-ingredient sauce that’s just lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, chipotle chiles, and salt. Just mix these ingredients together. Add a teaspoon of water if needed to achieve the desired consistency. If you’d prefer a healthier approach or don’t like mayo – I know it’s a thing! – use greek yogurt. The flavor might change a bit, but the consistency will stay the same.
  • Sliced avocado – another optional topping, but highly recommend. There’s something about tuna tartare with avocado that just makes it the perfect combo.

These are the exact ingredients I use to make my perfect tuna tartare with avocado, but you can always taste and adjust to make it your own!

How to make tuna tartare with avocado

First things first: be sure to get a good quality tuna from a reputable store. The tuna we’re looking for must be sushi-grade tuna, have a light pink color, and have no fishy smell.

We are essentially cooking our tuna in citric acid: lemon and orange juice. The acidity in the lemon and orange juice creates a chemical reaction that breaks down the protein in fish, the same way cooking does.

Using a really sharp knife, dice the raw tuna and add it to a medium-sized bowl. Add in the tartare ingredients minus the lemon and orange juice, and mix. The hint of sesame oil is what brings this dish together. It honestly has all the flavor, you could ever want in a recipe – it adds depth and creaminess.

a white bowl with tuna tartare and its oils
a white bowl with marinated tuna tartare

In the meantime, prepare the chipotle mayo. Add all the mayo ingredients together in a small bowl and mix until well combined.

Perfectly slice your avocado by using a sharp knife to cut the avocado lengthwise. Twist each half in opposite directions to open. To remove the pit, carefully whack the seed, gently turn the knife, and lift the seed. Place the avocado halves cut-side-down on your cutting board. Peel using your fingers, the skin should peel right off. Using a sharp knife, slice crosswise for short pieces or lengthwise for longer pieces.

Going back to our tuna tartare, add lemon and orange juice.

Have your toasts or crackers ready, add a layer of tuna tartare, then add the sliced avocados, and drizzle some chipotle mayo on top.

three tuna tartare tostadas topped with avocado and chipotle mayo over a white plate

What can I serve this with?

Serve this tuna tartare with avocado with plantain chips, crackers, or spread on toasts.

I am so excited for you to try this recipe! Be sure to tag me on Instagram, and leave a rating and review below if you make this tuna tartare.

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Tuna Tartare with Avocado


  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
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Marinated tuna tartare, topped with creamy avocado, and spicy chipotle mayo make for a perfect and unique dish that will surprise anyone!


Ingredients

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Tuna tartare:

  • 300 grams fresh sushi-grade tuna, diced
  • 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, gluten free if needed
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp orange juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Chipotle mayo:

  • 1/4 cup mayo (or full fat greek yogurt)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tsp spicy adobo sauce, from the chipotle in adobo can (can sub for sriracha)
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • A pinch of salt

To serve:

  • Toast, crackers, or plantain chips (gluten free if needed)

To top (optional):

  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the diced tuna, chopped green onions, olive oil, sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce, grated ginger, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Next, prepare the chipotle mayo. In a small bowl, mix together all the chipotle mayo ingredients.*
  3. Slice the avocado crosswise.
  4. Back to the tuna tartare, add the lemon and orange juice and mix. Taste and adjust if needed.
  5. Assemble your toasts: on each toast, add a layer of tuna tartare, gently place the avocado slices on top, drizzle chipotle mayo, and sprinkle some sesame seeds.
  6. Enjoy!

Notes

You can make the tuna tartare ahead of time, just make sure to stop after step 2 and keep going from there when ready to eat.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes

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