Paleo Tuna Tartar

Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant Paleo Tuna Tartar, a light and refreshing dish perfect for healthy, clean eating. Featuring sushi-grade tuna, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and a bright cilantro-lime dressing, this recipe is a nutrient-packed, gluten-free option that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Layered to perfection, this paleo-friendly creation brings together fresh, whole ingredients and umami-rich coconut aminos for a flavor-packed experience. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s ideal for entertaining or indulging in a guilt-free treat. Serve it beautifully stacked and garnished with sesame seeds for a show-stopping, protein-rich masterpiece that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 250 grams Sushi-grade tuna
• 1 whole Avocado
• 0.5 whole Cucumber
• 0.25 whole Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Coconut aminos
• 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil (optional, paleo-friendly only in small amounts)
• 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Ensure the tuna is sushi-grade and kept chilled until preparing. Dice the tuna into small, uniform cubes (around 0.5 cm pieces) and set aside in a chilled bowl.

Step 2

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and carefully scoop out the flesh. Dice the avocado into small cubes similar in size to the tuna and place in a separate bowl.

Step 3

Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro. Add the cucumber, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl with the avocado.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, coconut aminos, sesame oil (if using), sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour half of the dressing over the tuna and gently mix to coat evenly. Pour the other half of the dressing over the avocado mixture and gently mix to avoid mashing the avocado.

Step 6

To plate, use a round mold or ramekin to layer the tuna tartar. Start with a layer of the avocado mixture on the bottom and gently press it down. Add the tuna layer on top and press gently to hold the shape.

Step 7

Carefully remove the mold or ramekin and garnish the tartar with a sprinkle of sesame seeds (if using) and a few extra cilantro leaves for garnish.

Step 8

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for additional zest. Enjoy your Paleo Tuna Tartar as a healthy, protein-packed dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(652.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	722.9

Total Fat 41.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 97.5mg	0%
Sodium 803.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 6.7g
Protein 66.3g	0%

Vitamin D 170IU	0%
Calcium 104.1mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 2196.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.0%

Protein: 35.7%

Carbs: 14.3%