Spicy Tuna and Avocado Towers Recipe
These Spicy Tuna and Avocado Stacks are a vibrant and flavorful dish combining fresh sushi-grade tuna and creamy avocado. Perfect as an appetizer or a light main course.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi-grade tuna finely diced
- 1 ripe avocado diced into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon green onions finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- nori sheets cut into small squares for serving
- microgreens or fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the finely diced sushi-grade tuna with mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and chopped green onions.
- Stir gently until the tuna is thoroughly coated with the sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a separate bowl, add the diced avocado and sprinkle with sea salt and lime juice.
- Gently toss the avocado to coat it without mashing.
- Start assembling the stacks on a serving plate with a spoonful of spicy tuna mixture as the base layer.
- Add a layer of seasoned avocado on top and repeat until you reach a height of 2-3 layers.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the tops of each tower.
- Garnish with microgreens or cilantro for added freshness.
- Place nori squares around the stacks for dipping or wrapping.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.