Description
A quick, no-cook recipe for spicy tuna featuring a creamy Gochujang-Lime aioli, perfect for a fast weeknight meal when served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10.6 oz sushi-grade ahi tuna
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 medium clove minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Gochugaru or red pepper flakes
- 2 medium spring onions (scallions), sliced, whites and greens separated
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Aioli Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Gochujang, fresh lime juice, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and gochugaru (or red pepper flakes) until completely smooth.
- Reserve Aioli for Drizzle: Spoon out about 1 tablespoon of the prepared aioli into a separate small bowl and set aside for final presentation.
- Combine Tuna and Aromatics: Add the finely diced sushi-grade tuna and the white and light green parts of the sliced spring onions to the main aioli mixture. Gently fold until the tuna is evenly coated, avoiding overmixing to maintain texture.
- Chill Flavors: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate the mixture for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the tuna to chill properly.
- Plate and Garnish: Arrange the spicy tuna mixture on a plate, drizzle with the reserved aioli, and sprinkle with black sesame seeds and fresh cilantro leaves.
Notes
Use only sushi-grade tuna for safe consumption. For best flavor development, chill for at least 15 minutes, although it can be served immediately if needed. Avoid overmixing the tuna to maintain its texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 8 oz / 225g)
- Calories: 395 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Spicy tuna, Gochujang, no-cook, weeknight dinner, easy recipe, raw tuna, Asian fusion, healthy meal