Ahi Tuna Tacos
These easy Ahi Tuna Tacos are seared to perfection then served in a warm tortilla with a spicy mango cabbage slaw.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
FOR THE SLAW:
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sriracha reduce for less spice
- 1 lime juiced and zested
- 1 Pinch Kosher salt
- ½ lb shredded cabbage
- 1 cup diced mango
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
FOR THE AHI:
- 1.5 lb sushi grade ahi tuna
- 2 teaspoon Chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
FOR SERVING:
- 12 6-8 inch corn or flour tortillas warmed
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS FOR SERVING:
- ½ cup pickled onions
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ red onion diced or sliced
Instructions
FOR THE SLAW:
- To make the sauce, combine the sour cream, sriracha, lime juice, lime zest ,and a pinch of salt.
- In a medium bowl, toss together the cabbage, mango, cilantro, and sauce. Taste, adjusting for seasoning as desired. Set aside.
FOR THE AHI:
- Gently pat the ahi tuna dry to remove excess moisture. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Coat the ahi with the spices all over.
- Heat a large skillet (preferably non-stick or cast iron) on medium-high heat until hot. Add the avocado oil then the ahi. Sear the ahi until seared on the outside but still raw in the center, about 1 minute on each side. Remove the ahi from the pan and slice against the grain.
TO ASSEMBLE:
- To assemble, place the ahi tuna in warmed tortillas. Top with cabbage slaw and any additional toppings, as desired.
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Notes
- These tacos have a slight kick to them. For less spice, reduce the amount of sriracha used.
- The chili powder used in this recipe is a chili powder spice blend that is commonly found in US and Canada. If you are purchasing chili powder outside of these countries, please note that the chili powder is much, much spicier and the recipe will need to be adapted.
