Sushi-Style Tuna Tartare with Wasabi Avocado
Fresh sushi-grade tuna diced and mixed with soy and sesame, paired with creamy avocado infused with wasabi for a fresh appetizer. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers sushi-grade tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz, finely diced sushi-grade tuna
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 thinly sliced green onions
- 1 medium, diced avocado
- 1 tsp wasabi paste
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- for garnish microgreens
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix 8 oz finely diced sushi-grade tuna with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Stir gently to combine and refrigerate for 10 minutes to marinate.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, mash 1 medium diced avocado with 1 tsp wasabi paste, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Step 3: To serve, place a ring mold on a chilled plate and add half the avocado mixture, pressing down gently. Top with half the marinated tuna mixture, pressing lightly to hold shape. Carefully remove the ring mold.
- Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and garnish with microgreens. Repeat for remaining portions and serve immediately.







