MSG Free Tuna Tartare with Avocado & Ginger
Bright, clean, 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 at home. Sushi-grade tuna is tossed in a punchy dressing built from coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, grated ginger, and a touch of turmeric — every ingredient doing real work without a drop of anything artificial. Coconut aminos step in where soy sauce typically would, delivering that savory, umami depth without the hidden additives that make conventional versions off-limits for anyone avoiding monosodium glutamate. The creamy avocado base underneath balances the brightness of the lime and the warmth of the ginger in the most satisfying way. A short rest in the refrigerator lets the flavors meld so each bite of tuna is evenly seasoned all the way through. Finish it with fresh cilantro and an extra hit of grated ginger if you want to lean into the aromatics even more. It's elegant enough for a dinner party starter but simple enough to pull off on a weeknight when you want something that feels a little special.
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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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