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Ahi Tuna Nachos

Seared Ahi Tuna Nachos Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz sashimi-grade ahi tuna steak, about 1 inch thick
  • 1 tbsp mixed black and white sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or vegetable)
  • 12 wonton wrappers, cut into triangles
  • Cooking spray or a light brush of oil
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Pickled ginger and lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Coat the tuna in sesame seeds and black pepper. Heat oil over high heat, sear the tuna 1 to 2 minutes per side until a golden crust forms, then rest 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut wonton wrappers into triangles, spread on a sheet, spray with oil, and bake 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crisp.
  3. Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice for the spicy mayo. In another bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until glossy.
  4. Arrange chips on a platter, fan the sliced tuna over them, and drizzle half the sauces on top.
  5. Add avocado, green onions, and jalapeño. Finish with remaining sauces, toasted sesame seeds, pickled ginger, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Let the seared tuna rest for 5 minutes before slicing to keep the juices inside. If you can’t find sashimi-grade ahi, ask your fishmonger for tuna safe to eat rare. Assemble the nachos at the last minute so the chips stay crisp.