Chicken Free Tuna Tartare with Avocado & Ginger
Fresh, vibrant, and genuinely impressive, this tuna tartare is the kind of dish that looks like it came from a high-end restaurant but comes together with minimal effort in your own kitchen. Sushi-grade tuna is diced and tossed in a bright dressing of coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, grated ginger, and a touch of turmeric, giving every bite a punchy, layered flavor that feels anything but ordinary. The toasted coconut oil adds a subtle richness that ties the whole thing together beautifully. Beneath the tuna sits a chunky avocado base seasoned simply with lime and sea salt — creamy, cool, and the perfect contrast to the bold, zesty fish on top. Since this recipe is built entirely around seafood and plant-based ingredients, there's no need to swap anything out or worry about hidden poultry showing up in a sauce or marinade. A scatter of fresh cilantro and an extra pinch of ginger finish it off with a clean, herby lift. Serve it immediately and watch it disappear.
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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.
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