Spicy Tuna (10 Minute Meal!)

Tastefully Spicy tuna loaded with all the Asian flavors you love. Fresh bigeye or ahi tuna is tossed with sriracha, chives and sesame oil, then topped with sesame seeds and spicy mayonnaise for an extra heat kick.

More raw fish recipes to try: Tuna Roll, Tuna Crudo, Salmon Crudo, Hawaiian Poke, Temaki Sushi, Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl, and Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll.

Spicy ahi

Ahi Tuna Recipes make for a healthy and light appetizer or lunch. Serve diced tuna over sushi rice (Sushi Rice Instant Pot) for a hearty meal, or crackers for an “easy-to-eat” party appetizer.

You can also use this Spicy Tuna Salad as a filling when making a Spicy Tuna Roll, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, or a Spicy Tuna Hand Roll. Recipes for all three coming soon!

ingredients

Most of the ingredients are probably already in your pantry, except for a few. Check out the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients.

• Quality Raw Tuna (Ahi Tuna or Bigeye Tuna)
• Sriracha Sauce (or Chili Sauce)
• Toasted Sesame Oil

Ahi tuna salad

Turn it into a flavorful tuna bowl by mixing and matching any of the following ingredients to truly customize the dish. Our spicy cucumber salad recipe goes well with this fish dish.

sushi sauces

This tuna recipe can stand on its own, no additional sauce needed. However, if you’re looking for an extra layer of flavor, drizzle it over with one of these sushi sauces.

How to make Spicy Tuna

This recipe is ready in just 10 minutes as there are only 3 short steps: dice the fish, fold in the sauce and top with sesame seeds and spicy mayonnaise.

expert tips

• Place the tuna in the freezer for 10 minutes to make it easier to dice.
• Slice the tuna across the grain with a single stroke of a sharp knife, rather than a saw-like back and forth motion. Wipe and wet the knife between cuts to keep the fish from sticking. Each slice should be about 1/8″-1/4″. Here is the sushi knife that we will use to cut fish.
• Serve immediately after mixing for the best flavor and texture. If serving for a party, prepare the fish in one bowl and the marinade in another. Toss just before serving.
• Good quality. Good quality. Good quality. Using the highest quality fresh ingredients you can swing. (Must be labeled “Sushi or Sashimi Grade Tuna”)
• Visit your local Asian market as they usually stock sushi-grade ahi tuna. Sushi-grade frozen tuna would also work if you can’t find fresh one.
• Raw tuna is best consumed the same day it is purchased, but will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. The longer you wait, the more “fishy” the taste will be.

Raw fish

If you are new to buying and handling raw fish, read our raw fish FAQs.

Raw fish is not recommended for pregnant women, the elderly, or those with compromised immune systems. We are not food safety experts, so if you have any questions, consult an expert or your doctor.

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drink pairings

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Spicy tuna recipe