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High-Protein Low-Carb Tuna Tartare Recipe

AUTHOR: Char Holland
A high-protein, low-carb tuna tartare recipe with creamy avocado and a soy-sesame marinade, ready in 30 minutes with zero cooking required
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine High-Protein, Japanese
Servings 2 servings

Equipment

  • Plating ring

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces sushi-grade tuna (diced)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 avocado (diced)
  • 1 English cucumber (sliced)
  • 1 scallion (thinly sliced)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Combine diced tuna with pepper, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Season the diced avocado with salt and pepper.
  • Place a plating ring on a plate and layer the seasoned avocado in the bottom.
  • Drain the tuna and layer it over the avocado inside the ring. Press down gently.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over the tuna and garnish with sliced scallions.
  • Remove the plating ring and serve with cucumber slices on the side.
Keyword high-protein appetizer, tuna tartare