Xanthan Gum Free Tuna Tartare with Avocado & Ginger
Fresh, vibrant, and genuinely impressive, this tuna tartare brings together silky sushi-grade fish, creamy avocado, and a bright ginger-lime dressing that tastes like something you'd order at a high-end restaurant. The marinade leans on coconut aminos for that savory depth, with toasted coconut oil and a touch of turmeric rounding everything out in the most unexpected, delicious way. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of thickeners and stabilizers — no gums hiding in sauces, no mystery additives in the dressing — just clean, whole-food components you can feel good about. The technique is straightforward: dice, whisk, fold, and chill. That short rest in the refrigerator is where the magic happens, letting the lime zest and ginger fully bloom into the fish. Chunky avocado underneath acts as a cool, buttery base that balances the brightness of the tuna without competing with it. Whether you're serving this as a starter for guests or treating yourself to something special on a weeknight, it comes together with almost no effort and zero compromise.
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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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