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Smoked Tuna Tartare

This tuna tartare puts our Sesame Crusted Smoked Ahi Tuna in the spotlight—diced fresh and dressed simply to let the smoked tuna’s clean, savory depth shine. A mix of sanbaizu, onion, and yuzu oil adds brightness and balance, while thinly sliced chili and lemon zest bring a subtle kick and citrusy lift. Finished with chopped cilantro for a fresh, herbal note, it’s a modern, no-fuss take on a timeless dish.

Light, elegant, and flavor-forward, this tartare proves that smoked tuna can go beyond the expected. Whether served with crisp cucumber rounds, tortilla chips, or plated as a composed appetizer, it’s an easy way to bring restaurant-quality flavor home. Just slice, mix, and serve—no cooking required.

Directions

Prepare the Tartare: In a medium bowl, gently combine diced tuna, red and white onion, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, chilis, and lemon zest. Mix lightly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Plate the Tartare: Add yuzu oil and sanbaizu to the serving bowl. Form the tuna tartare mixture into a small mound in the middle of the bowl, allowing the liquid dressing to form a moat around.

Garnish & Serve: Finish with an extra drizzle of yuzu oil and chopped cilantro. Optionally, you can garnish with sesame seeds, additional cilantro, and microgreens. Serve immediately.

smoked tuna tartare

Prep Time

30min

Serves

2-3people

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Acme Sesame Crusted Smoked Ahi Tuna, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons white onion, minced

  • 2 tablespoons red onion, minced

  • 1/2 avocado, cubed

  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped

  • 1 small Fresno chili, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)

  • 1 small serrano chili, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon yuzu oil (can substitute with citrusy olive oil)

  • 1 tablespoon sanbaizu dressing (or mix 1 tablespoon rice vinegar with a splash of soy sauce and mirin)

  • Sea salt, to taste

This tuna tartare puts our Sesame Crusted Smoked Ahi Tuna in the spotlight—diced fresh and dressed simply to let the smoked tuna’s clean, savory depth shine. A mix of sanbaizu, onion, and yuzu oil adds brightness and balance, while thinly sliced chili and lemon zest bring a subtle kick and citrusy lift. Finished with chopped cilantro for a fresh, herbal note, it’s a modern, no-fuss take on a timeless dish.

Light, elegant, and flavor-forward, this tartare proves that smoked tuna can go beyond the expected. Whether served with crisp cucumber rounds, tortilla chips, or plated as a composed appetizer, it’s an easy way to bring restaurant-quality flavor home. Just slice, mix, and serve—no cooking required.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Acme Sesame Crusted Smoked Ahi Tuna, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons white onion, minced

  • 2 tablespoons red onion, minced

  • 1/2 avocado, cubed

  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped

  • 1 small Fresno chili, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)

  • 1 small serrano chili, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon yuzu oil (can substitute with citrusy olive oil)

  • 1 tablespoon sanbaizu dressing (or mix 1 tablespoon rice vinegar with a splash of soy sauce and mirin)

  • Sea salt, to taste

Directions

Prepare the Tartare: In a medium bowl, gently combine diced tuna, red and white onion, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, chilis, and lemon zest. Mix lightly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Plate the Tartare: Add yuzu oil and sanbaizu to the serving bowl. Form the tuna tartare mixture into a small mound in the middle of the bowl, allowing the liquid dressing to form a moat around.

Garnish & Serve: Finish with an extra drizzle of yuzu oil and chopped cilantro. Optionally, you can garnish with sesame seeds, additional cilantro, and microgreens. Serve immediately.

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