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!

📝 Ingredients

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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prepare Spicy Mixture: 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.
2. 2Add Raw Tuna with Spicy Mixture: 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.
3. 3Chill Spicy Tuna Mixture: 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.
4. 4Make Spicy mayo: 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.
5. 5Serve Spicy Tuna with Spicy Mayo: Drizzle spicy mayonnaise over tuna mixture and enjoy!