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Spicy Tuna Recipe

Published June 5, 2019. Last Updated August 14, 2020 by Cheyanne

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You can easily make your own spicy tuna recipe at home with a few easy to find ingredients! Ready in 15 minutes or less and full of spicy, refreshing flavor, you will never overpay for prepared sushi again!Overhead photo of Homemade Spicy Tuna Sushi Bowl garnished with slices of avocado, cucumber, scallions and fresh cilantro with a pair of wooden chopsticks resting on the bowl and a ramekin of sesame seeds and pink linen arranged around the bowl.

*Updated*

This post was originally published in October 2014. I took new photos and updated the post below to include more information about how to make your own spicy tuna!

Hi, friends!

Confession time – I have a serious addition to sushi. And, when I say serious addiction, I mean it’s almost to the point of ridiculous. But still, I have zero shame in my sushi game.

I eat sushi about 7 times a week. As you can imagine, my little habit could get ludicrously expensive if I insisted on ordering out or purchasing prepared sushi.

Enter homemade sushi. It is a game changer, friends! Same fresh taste, even MORE flavor and all at a FRACTION of the price.

Angled photo of diced sashimi-grade tuna in a glass bowl with a spoon drizzling chili oil over the fish - action photo of step 1 of the spicy tuna recipe.

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  • Homemade Spicy Tuna Recipe
    • What is spicy tuna?
      • What is a spicy tuna bowl?
    • What does spicy tuna taste like?
      • Does spicy tuna have mayonnaise?
    • Is spicy tuna raw?
      • Is spicy tuna high in mercury?
    • How to make Spicy Tuna?
      • How long with spicy tuna last?
    • Spicy Tuna Recipe
      • Ingredients
        • Spicy Tuna:
        • Spicy Mayonnaise
        • For Optional Add-ins See Recipe Notes*
      • Instructions
      • Notes
      • Nutrition
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Homemade Spicy Tuna Recipe

Finely diced, vibrant, sashimi-grade tuna tossed in a fiery chili sriracha sauce and sprinkled with delicate scallions, nutty sesame seeds and pops of masago. Finished with a generous drizzle of creamy spicy mayonnaise this tuna is packed with protein and flavor!

It’s versatile, refreshing, perfectly spicy and 100% satisfying! Plus, this recipe is made with just a handful of ingredients and can be prepared in 15 minutes or less!

If you love spicy tuna sushi, but hate the price tag, this homemade spicy tuna recipe is for you! Angled photo of diced sashimi-grade tuna, chili oil, sriracha and sea salt in a glass bowl - photo of completed step 1 of the spicy tuna recipe.

What is spicy tuna?

Spicy tuna is a Japanese sushi staple made of diced sashimi-grade tuna, spicy sauce and optional flavoring ingredients such as green onions and sesame seeds.

Spicy tuna is extremely versatile and can be served numerous ways.

  • Inside a sushi roll or hand roll
  • As part of a sushi rice bowl
  • On top of cucumber slices or fried wontons as a canapé
  • Scooped inside an avocado half as a snack or easy, light lunch
  • Tucked inside a summer or spring roll as an appetizer (see directly below the recipe card for step-by-step photos how to assemble a spicy tuna spring roll)

What is a spicy tuna bowl?

A spicy tuna bowl is a deconstructed version of the spicy tuna sushi roll. Made with spicy tuna served on top of sushi rice, a tuna bowl can also include fresh vegetables and multiple sauces such as eel sauce.Overhead photo of sliced scallions, sesame seeds, masago and diced tuna tossed with chili oil and sriracha in a glass bowl with a ramekin of scallions and pink linen arranged around the bowl - photo of step 2 of the spicy tuna recipe.

What does spicy tuna taste like?

Spicy tuna is a great dish for sushi newbies! Spicy tuna tastes mild and fresh in flavor with a slightly spicy kick and has a soft, melt in your mouth texture.

Does spicy tuna have mayonnaise?

Spicy tuna does not actually contain any mayonnaise. The spicy sauce, referred to as spicy mayonnaise, ‘dynamite’ sauce or ‘volcano’ sauce, is made with sriracha and Japanese mayonnaise and traditionally served drizzled on top of the tuna. However, if you want your spicy tuna to have a creamy texture, feel free to mix as much or as little of the spicy mayonnaise into the tuna as desired!

Overhead photo of homemade spicy mayo in a neutral colored ramekin with a wooden spoon filled with sriracha off to the side - photo of step 4 of the spicy tuna recipe.

Is spicy tuna raw?

Traditional spicy tuna is made with raw tuna. However, if you are uncomfortable eating raw fish, you can certainly “Westernize” it and use cooked tuna or flaked tuna from a can.

Is spicy tuna high in mercury?

While a spicy tuna has higher levels of mercury than other types of sushi, it is safe to eat as long as you consume it in moderation. It is also important to note, make sure you purchase fresh tuna that is sashimi-grade and from a safe seafood vendor or distributor.

Overhead, close-up photo of Homemade Spicy Tuna Sushi Bowl drizzled with spicy mayonnaise and garnished with slices of avocado, cucumber, scallions and fresh cilantro.

How to make Spicy Tuna?

Spicy tuna is incredibly easy to make at home and only requires a handful of ingredients!

  1. Prepare the spicy tuna sauce.  In a medium sized bowl, combine sriracha with chili oil and a pinch of sea salt.
  2. Prepare the spicy tuna mixture.  To the sauce, add diced sashimi-grade tuna, masago, scallions and sesame seeds. Gently mix everything together. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes for best flavor.
  3. Prepare the spicy mayonnaise.  In a small bowl, combine Japanese mayonnaise with sriracha. Mix well.
  4. Serve.  Drizzle the spicy mayonnaise over the tuna mixture and enjoy!

How long with spicy tuna last?

Spicy tuna should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Properly stored, spicy tuna will keep for up to 24 hours.

Overhead photo of Homemade Spicy Tuna Sushi Bowl drizzled with spicy mayonnaise and garnished with slices of avocado, cucumber, scallions and fresh cilantro with a hand holding a pair of chopsticks picking tuna up out of the bowl.

Stop dropping wads of cash on prepared sushi and start making your own with this homemade spicy tuna recipe! Easy to make and even easier to devour, this recipe will become a go-to favorite!

Until next week, friends, cheers – to DIY-ing!

XOXO

Cheyanne

 

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Overhead photo of Homemade Spicy Tuna Sushi Bowl garnished with spicy mayo, slices of avocado, cucumber, scallions and fresh cilantro with a pair of wooden chopsticks resting on the bowl and a ramekin of sesame seeds and pink linen arranged around the bowl.
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Spicy Tuna Recipe

This is the only spicy tuna recipe you will ever need! Made with simple ingredients and easy to prepare! Serve it inside sushi or hand rolls, as an appetizer or as part of a sushi bowl!
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Appetizer, main, Snack, starter
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Healthy, spicy, sushi, tuna
Servings: 4
Calories: 91kcal
Author: Cheyanne Holzworth

Ingredients

Spicy Tuna:

  • 8 oz Sashimi Grade Tuna – cut into 1/4 - 1/2'' cubes (it is easiest to dice tuna from a frozen state)
  • 1 1/2 TBS Sriracha
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Oil
  • Sea Salt , to taste
  • 1 1/2 tsp Masago (Capelin Roe)*
  • 3 small Scallions – thinly sliced, white & green parts separated
  • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds – preferably toasted (I used a combination of both Black & White sesame seeds)

Spicy Mayonnaise

  • 2 TBS Japanese Mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie brand)
  • 2 tsp Sriracha , or more to taste

For Optional Add-ins See Recipe Notes*

    Instructions

    • Prepare spicy tuna sauce mixture: In a medium sized mixing bowl combine Sriracha, chili oil and a pinch of sea salt. Stir to combine well.
    • Prepare the spicy tuna: Add the tuna, masago, white parts of the scallions and sesame seeds to the bowl. Gently mix together.
    • OPTIONAL: Cover the bowl and place the spicy tuna in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
    • Prepare the Spicy Mayonnaise: Combine the mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl. Whisk well to mix together. Taste and adjust for spiciness with more sriracha if desired..
    • Serve: Drizzle spicy mayonnaise over tuna mixture and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. Masago is a type of roe from the Capelin Fish.  Small and orange in color, it is often used as a garnish for sushi.  You should be able to find Masago in the sushi section of major grocery stores.
    Optional Add-in's for Sushi or Sushi Bowl: 
    • Shredded Carrots
    • Sliced Avocado
    • Crispy Nori Sheets
    • Spring Mix
    • Cooked Vermicelli Noodles
    • Cooked Sushi Rice
    • Edamame Beans
    • Sliced Cucumber
    • Imitation Crab Sticks
    • Seaweed Salad
    • Micro Greens
    • Sprouts
    • Chopped Fresh Herbs: Minto, Cilantro, Chives, Green onions
    • Diced Fruit:  Pineapple, Mango Dragonfruit

    Nutrition

    Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1275IU | Vitamin C: 6.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.7mg

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    Step-By-Step Photo Guide:  How to use Spicy Tuna in a Spring Roll

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    Comments

    1. blair koger says

      June 24, 2019 at 11:20 am

      I cannot wait to try

      Reply
    2. Marissa says

      June 7, 2019 at 6:01 pm

      5 stars
      I could seriously eat this every day of my life!! We’ve got HOT weather on the way next week and these look perfect for lunches next week!

      Reply
    3. Kevin says

      June 7, 2019 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      This dish has my tastebuds dancing already! Can’t wait to give it a try!

      Reply
    4. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      June 6, 2019 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      I’m not a sushi fan Chey, but Tom is and so are a bunch of our friends at the beach. Tom goes out on the boat and catches tuna quite a few times during the summer, so I’ll need to make this with his catch next time. Pinned! Happy weekend!

      Reply
    5. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

      June 6, 2019 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      Girl, I feel your sushi pain. When I lived in San Diego I ate it all the time but I really don’t trust anywhere in Phoenix to make sushi that won’t kill me. I’m totally going to start just making it at home–I don’t know why that didn’t occur to me before :). Have a great weekend, Chey!

      Reply
    6. angiesrecipes says

      June 6, 2019 at 4:08 am

      So yummy! Not fancy rice or sushi, but TUNA…YES, YES AND YES!

      Reply
    7. Dee says

      May 17, 2018 at 1:25 pm

      #YummyLooksGood

      Reply
    8. Anjelica says

      January 28, 2015 at 4:24 pm

      Looks so yummy! I want sushi now… I, too am a major sushi addict

      Reply
      • Cheyanne Bany says

        January 28, 2015 at 4:32 pm

        Anjelica, thank you so much! Sushi is so hard to deny, right!? These spring rolls are super easy to make and a great fix if you are having a sushi craving! Cheers!!

        Reply
    9. Mary says

      October 6, 2014 at 12:56 pm

      Beautiful vibrant colors. Looks too pretty to eat.

      Reply

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