Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke Recipe

Spicy tuna poke in a white bowl of rice with mango, cucumber, & sesame seeds.

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Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke Recipe

This Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke is what to make when you don't feel like cooking. Toss together this delicious meal in under 10 minutes with only 7 simple ingredients! Get ready for a delicious protein-packed meal with minimal effort!

Prep Time7

Total Time7

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Hawaiian

Servings: servings

Calories: 501kcal

Author: Mikha S.

Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoons Japanese mayo
1 tablespoon sriracha reduce to ½ tablespoon if you like less spicy
2 1/4 teaspoons shoyu
½ teaspoon sesame oil
8 ounces sushi-grade tuna cut in ½-inch cubes
1 ½ tablespoon white or black sesame seeds
1 green onion thinly sliced

For Serving:

1/2 cup cooked rice*

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine Japanese mayo, sriracha, shoyu, and sesame oil until smooth.
Pour the sauce on the tuna and combine well.
Sprinkle on sesame seeds and sliced green onion, if desired, then serve on a bed of steamed rice or fresh salad. Enjoy!

Notes

Shoyu: Shoyu is a Japanese type of soy sauce. Alternatively, you can use regular soy sauce, however, do not use light or low-sodium soy sauce because saltiness is needed for this recipe.
Sushi-Grade Tuna: You can find sushi-grade tuna at local Japanese or Asian markets. They're typically labeled "sushi-grade" on their packaging. You can also swap out the tuna for sushi-grade salmon as well!
Cooked Rice: I usually use cooked warm brown rice, however, sushi or white rice work well also. If you'd like a low-carb option, you can swap out the rice or fresh greens for a poke salad instead!
Toppings: Traditionally, fresh Hawaiian tuna poke doesn't have too many toppings, however, newer untraditional poke spots include various veggies & toppings to bolster the meal. See "Substitutions & Variations" above for topping suggestions!

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