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Spicy Tuna Recipe

Overhead photo of a bed of sushi rice topped with spicy tuna and spicy mayo in a white bowl.
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!
Author: Cheyanne Holzworth
Total Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl (for making the spicy tuna)
  • 1 Small mixing bowl (for making the spicy mayonnaise)

Ingredients

Spicy Tuna

  • 8 oz Sashimi Grade Tuna – cut into 1/2-inch cubes (it's 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) (SEE NOTES)
  • 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 Mayo

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

Instructions

  • Start the Spicy Tuna: In a medium bowl, combine the Sriracha with the chili oil and a pinch of sea salt. Stir well to combine well.
    Add the diced raw tuna to the spicy mixture and gently toss to coat all the tuna in the flavorings.
  • Finish the Spicy Tuna: To the bowl with the tuna, add the masago, white parts of the scallions, and the sesame seeds. Gently mix everything together.
  • Optional, but Recommended - Chill Sushi Tuna: Cover the bowl and place the spicy tuna in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
  • Meanwhile, Make 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 Spicy Tuna with Spicy Mayo: 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.
  2. Need to Scale the Recipe? Hover your mouse over the number of servings in the recipe card. You'll see a sliding scale pop up, you can use that to scale the recipe up or down as needed.
  3. Got questions? I've got answers! If you ever run into an issue, have a question, or need any clarification - please feel free to drop them in the comments section. I'm happy to help when I can! 
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and the nutrition facts are an estimate based upon 4 servings. Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.

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
Course: entree
Cuisine: Asian