Ingredients
Nutrition (per serving...3 appetizer servings total for recipe): 190 calories, 6g carbs, 10g fat (avocado/sesame oil), and 19g protein. (calculated with www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator).
- ½ lb Ahi Tuna (frozen and/or sushi grade)
- 1 small/medium avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp cucumber, peeled and diced (optional – adds texture)
- ¼ cup green onion (green parts), sliced + 1-2 tbsp to finish
- 2 tbsp + 2 tsp (1/6 cup) low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (about half of a small lemon) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1.5 tsp chili sauce (sriracha)
- ½ tsp finely grated (micro-planed) fresh ginger
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds, sprinkled on top at the end
- Add ¼ cup of the chopped green onion, lemon juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, and ginger in a non-reactive bowl (discussed in this blog post: ). Mix together thoroughly with a whisk. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes to let flavors marry.
- Cut the tuna into ¼ inch cubes and add to the mixture. Stir together gently, coating the fish. Refrigerate for about 10 more minutes (no longer, as the fish may become mushy).
- Add diced avocado (and cucumber, if using), stir together gently.
- Top with green onions and toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately with chopsticks or toothpicks.
Nutrition (per serving...3 appetizer servings total for recipe): 190 calories, 6g carbs, 10g fat (avocado/sesame oil), and 19g protein. (calculated with www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator).
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