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-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Sushi-grade tuna, Lime juice, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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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