Soy-Free Classic Tuna Tartare

Elevate your appetizer game with this Soy-Free Classic Tuna Tartare—a light, zesty, and elegant dish that highlights the pure, buttery flavor of sushi-grade tuna. This refreshing recipe skips the soy sauce, letting a vibrant citrus dressing of lime and lemon juice shine alongside creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and the subtle kick of Sichuan peppercorns. Finished with briny capers and aromatic cilantro, this tartare delivers a delicate balance of flavors and textures in every bite. Perfect for entertaining or a sophisticated starter, it takes just 25 minutes to prepare and pairs beautifully with crisp crackers or fresh greens. Impress your guests with this show-stopping dish made with clean, fresh ingredients!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Sushi-grade tuna
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 medium Cucumber
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 1.5 tablespoons Capers
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns

Directions

Step 1

Start by placing the sushi-grade tuna in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm it up for easier dicing.

Step 2

While the tuna is chilling, finely chop the red onion and set aside.

Step 3

Dice the avocado and cucumber into small, uniform cubes. Set them aside separately.

Step 4

Once the tuna is slightly firm, remove it from the freezer and dice it into small, uniform cubes similar in size to the avocado and cucumber.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, lemon juice, and olive oil to make the dressing.

Step 6

Add the diced tuna, red onion, cucumber, avocado, and chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl with the dressing.

Step 7

Gently mix the ingredients until evenly combined, taking care not to mash the avocado.

Step 8

Add the capers, salt, black pepper, and lightly ground Sichuan peppercorns to the mixture. Stir gently to incorporate.

Step 9

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Cover the tartare with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 11

Serve the tuna tartare attractively in molds or spooned onto plates with garnish, such as extra cilantro sprigs or slices of cucumber.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(931.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1084.2

Total Fat 59.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 156mg	0%
Sodium 1687.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 7.7g
Protein 104.0g	0%

Vitamin D 272IU	0%
Calcium 100.2mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 3156.8mg	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: 48.8%

Protein: 37.7%

Carbs: 13.5%