Asian Tuna Tacos (Ahi Tuna with Spicy Mayo)

Delight your friends with these delicious Asian Style Tuna Tacos. Marinated ahi tuna is served over an asian slaw, avocados, and covered with spicy mayo.

Asian Tuna Tacos (Ahi Tuna with Spicy Mayo)

Fresh and flavorful Asian tuna tacos made with marinated ahi tuna, crunchy slaw, creamy avocado, and spicy mayo. Perfect for appetizers, entertaining, or a light dinner.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Mexican

Keyword ahi tuna tacos, asian tacos, asian tuna tacos, fusion cuisine, spicy tuna tacos, tacos, tuna tacos, tuna tartare

Prep Time 15

Marinating Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings tacos

Calories 403kcal

Author Tiffany bendayan

Ingredients

Tuna Marinade and Asian Dressing

1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
1 tablespoon Honey
2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
Juice of 2 limes
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
1 teaspoon Hot sauce

For Slaw

1/2 cup red cabbage chopped
1/2 cup Green Cabbage shredded
1/2 cup Carrots shredded
1/4 cup Cilantro chopped

For Tacos

1 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna cubed
8 Tortillas
2 jalapeños sliced
2 avocados cubed

For Spicy Mayo

1/2 cup Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Hot Sauce

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, and hot sauce.
Add cubed ahi tuna and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes.
In another bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, and cilantro. Toss with a few tablespoons of the dressing.
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with hot sauce to make spicy mayo.
Warm tortillas.
Assemble tacos by adding slaw, marinated tuna, avocado, and jalapeño slices.
Drizzle with spicy mayo and serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

- Always use sushi-grade tuna for safety
- Do not over-marinate the tuna or it will lose texture
- Assemble tacos right before serving for best results
- You can substitute salmon for a variation
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less hot sauce

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