I Was Making Fun of Myself Spicy Tuna Tacos

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Playful tuna tacos with a fiery kick, topped with crunchy cucumber and fresh cilantro for a fun twist on a classic. This Mexican seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Sushi-grade tuna, Lime juice, and Sriracha for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Finely dice 8 oz sushi-grade tuna and mix with 2 tbsp lime juice and 1 tsp Sriracha in a bowl. Let marinate for 5 minutes while preparing other components.
  2. Step 2: Thinly slice 1/4 cup red onion and 1/2 cup diced cucumber, then toss together in a small bowl.
  3. Step 3: Warm 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20 seconds per side until pliable.
  4. Step 4: Assemble tacos: Place a spoonful of tuna mixture on each tortilla, top with 1/4 cup cucumber-onion mix and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds just before serving.

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