Carrageenan Free Tuna Tartare with Avocado & Ginger
Fresh, vibrant, and genuinely impressive, this tuna tartare layers silky sushi-grade fish over a chunky avocado base with a dressing built from coconut aminos, fresh lime, and grated ginger. The flavor is bright and a little funky in the best way — citrusy, subtly warm from the turmeric, and just rich enough from a touch of toasted coconut oil. For anyone navigating carrageenan concerns, this recipe is a natural fit because every ingredient is whole and unprocessed — no store-bought sauces, no dairy-based dressings, nothing that typically hides that additive in its fine print. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce and bring a gentle umami depth without any of the usual label-reading stress. The technique is simple: whisk, fold, rest, and plate — no cooking required, just good ingredients treated with care. A short chill in the refrigerator lets the tuna absorb the dressing so every bite is evenly seasoned all the way through. Serve it the moment it hits the table and it looks like something straight off a restaurant menu.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
For the tartare
- 12 oz sushi-grade tuna, cut into ¼-inch dice
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp toasted coconut oil
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For the avocado base
- 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and diced
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the diced tuna in a mixing bowl and refrigerate while you prepare the dressing.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, 1 tbsp lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, coconut oil, turmeric, and sea salt until combined.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!