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Tuna Tacos with a Spicy Wasabi Crema

prep 10 minutes
cook 10 minutes
total 20 minutes
These savory and spicy Tuna Tacos are fresh, full of vibrant texture and flavor, and easy enough to whip up at home for an impressive meal, or simply weeknight dinner for the family.
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Ingredients

Serves 6 Tacos

The tuna:

  • 1 Sushi grade tuna steak 1/2 pound per person
  • 1 Cup Sesame seeds
  • 3 soy sauce
  • Oil for frying (I like avocado oil or another light oil)

Wasabi Crema:

  • 1/2 cup mayo (we like kewpie)
  • 1 tbsp wasabi sauce
  • 1/2 Lime
  • 1 tsp furikake

Pineapple salsa:

  • 1 cup pineapple, cubed
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 Jalapeño, diced

The rest:

  • 6 mini tortillas
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 avocado
  • Furikake for topping

Instructions 

  • Wash and pat dry tuna. Coat in a layer of soy sauce. Add sesame seeds to a shallow bowl in an even layer. Coat all sides of the tuna.
  • Get a skillet ripping hot and turn on fan as it will get a little smoky (don’t worry, it’s quick). Once oil is hot, add tuna and let sear for 1-3 min (depending on how thick your steak is). Flip and repeat on other side. Transfer to a cutting board and when cool enough to touch, slice into pieces.
  • Make wasabi crema by combining in a bowl and mixing until smooth. Season to taste.
  • Preheat oven to 350 and heat tortillas until they are warm, about 5 min. Dice jalapeño, cube pineapple and chop cilantro. Sprinkle with furikake and a nice squeeze of lime juice.
  • Slice avocado and add crema to each tortilla, followed by a few pieces of tuna. Add your other fixins and top with sriracha soy, furikake and chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage:
  • Store leftover sliced tuna in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 day, then serve cold over rice or fresh greens as a salad the next day.
  • We recommend cooking the tuna right before serving for the best flavor and texture — do not cook it in advance.
  • Prep components for the tacos ahead of time — make the wasabi cream up to 1-2 days in advance and store in the fridge until it's time to assemble and serve. You can also prep the toppings ahead of time and store them separately for freshness.