Ahi Tuna Poke Tacos
Ahi Tuna Poke Tacos take me right back to Hawaii! The fish is so fresh and flavorful and placed inside crunchy taco shells, making this the perfect dish for summer fun! This recipe makes about 10 tacos.
Servings: 10 tacos
Ingredients
- 1 lb sushi grade ahi tuna
- ½ yellow onion thinly sliced
- 2 scallions chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt to taste
- 1 tsp Korean chili flakes
- 1 tbsp neutral oil I used avocado oil
- 2 tsp sesame oil
For the Tacos
- taco shells flour or corn
- avocado cubes, sriracha mayo, sesame seeds, scallions
Instructions
- Slice the tuna into 1” cubes then add to a bowl along with the sliced onion, scallions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, salt, chili flakes, neutral oil, and sesame oil. Mix and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Assemble your tacos, garnish and enjoy!
Notes
Tips
Use the best quality tuna you can find. The easiest way to do this is by buying "sushi grade" tuna - however, these regulations are loose and inconsistent in the US, so my recommendation is to go to a fishmonger and ask them for their highest quality tuna. If you explain you are making poke, they will be able to help you!
Cut the tuna into even 1" chunks for the best mouthfeel. Especially if you are using Ahi Tuna Poke on top of salads, rice bowls, or nachos, the tuna should be diced into small chunks that won't be overwhelming.
Storage
Ahi Tuna Poke stores very well - you can keep it in an airtight container in the refrigertor for up to 3 days. You may find that it tastes even better the day after!
Ahi Tuna is meant to be eaten cold, so you don't need to reheat it.
If you have leftover assembled Ahi Tuna Poke Tacos, my recommendation would be to remove the Ahi Tuna Poke from the taco shells, discard the shells, and store the leftover Ahi Tuna Poke in an airtight container by itself. The taco shells will only soften and disintegrate as it's exposed to any moisture.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg