Dive into my Spicy Tuna Avocado Bowl, a dish I crafted to bring the vibrant flavors of sushi straight to your table! With fresh yellowfin tuna, creamy avocado, and a kick of spice, it’s a wholesome and satisfying meal option. Join me as I dive in and experience the joy of sushi in a avocado bowl!
Why I Love This Recipe
As a home cook and creator of this recipe, I love the Spicy Tuna Avocado Bowl for its simplicity, healthiness, and protein-packed goodness! It’s a homemade delight where creamy avocado serves as the perfect vessel for my zesty tuna mix, inspired by childhood memories where my mom would often serve sliced avocado in place of tuna to save some money!
Crafted from scratch, this dish combines the base of my Tuna Salad Avocado Bowl with the fiery kick of my Soy Paper Spicy Tuna Rolls, resulting in a flavorful avocado bowl and satisfying snack or light lunch option. If you’re craving a creamy, spicy, and wholesome treat made with real ingredients, this recipe is your go-to. Dive in now and experience the delicious fusion of flavors!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Avocado – fresh ripped and de-pitted avocado.
- 1/2 lbs Yellowfin Tuna –Sushi/Sashimi Grade Yellowfin Tuna fillet. Can be purchased at your local grocery store in the frozen section labeled ‘Saku’ fillets. Comes in a vacuumed package.
- 2 Stalks Green Onion – freshly chopped scallions.
- 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil – 100% Toasted Sesame Oil that should have a dark brown color.
- 1 tsp Soy Sauce – low-sodium Soy Sauce preferred. Can also use tamari for gluten-free.
- 1 tsp Mayonnaise – use Japanese Kewpie Mayo. Can substitute with regular mayo but will alter flavor.
- 1/2 tsp Togarashi (red pepper) – Togarashi Japanese chili pepper blend found in most Asian or Japanese supermarkets. A good alternative would be cayenne pepper or red pepper.
- 1 tsp Sriracha – Asian style chill sauce.
- 1/8 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds – optional garnish.
🥑 Avocado Ripening Pro Tip
For a quick ripening of your avocado, pop it in a Paper Bag alongside a Banana or Apple. These fruits release ethylene gas, expediting the ripening process.
🍣 Tuna Note
We recommend using frozen sashimi-grade tuna blocks, often called Saku Blocks. These are typically from Yellowfin Tuna, which is leaner and less fatty than Bluefin tuna, making it the ideal choice for creating a spicy tuna mix in this recipe.
Directions
Step 1 Start with combining the spicy tuna mix. Mix together minced yellowfin tuna, chopped green onions, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, mayo, red pepper, and sriracha.
🌀 Mincing Tuna Pro Tip
You can use a Food Processor to Mince the tuna. However, exercise caution and avoid over-blending the tuna as you still want texture in the mix.
Step 2 Next, de-pit an avocado, and place the spicy mixture inside. To enjoy, use a spoon to scrap up pieces of avocado along with spicy tuna mix.
🍽️ Alternate Serving Method
An alternate serving method is to remove the avocado from the shell, Cut Into Chunks, and Mix with the Spicy Tuna Mix.
Recipe Variations
For a delightful variation, swap out the spicy tuna mix with a flavorful canned crab mix to create my Avocado Stuffed Crab Bowl.
Pairing Recommendations
While this recipe is satisfying as a standalone dish, you can elevate your meal by pairing it with a bowl of Tofu Miso Soup for a complete sushi-style meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use canned tuna instead of fresh tuna for this recipe?
For this recipe, only fresh tuna is recommended. If you're considering using canned tuna instead, I suggest checking out my Tuna Salad Avocado Bowl recipe, which is specifically designed for canned tuna.
How spicy is the spicy tuna mix? Can I adjust the level of spiciness?
The spicy tuna mix in this recipe has a moderate level of spiciness, around a 4 out of 10 on the heat scale. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can adjust the spiciness by reducing the amount of Sriracha and red pepper flakes used in the mix.
How do I know if an avocado is ripe enough to use for this recipe?
To determine if an avocado is ripe enough for this recipe, gently press on the skin with your fingertips. A ripe avocado should yield slightly to pressure but still feel firm and not overly soft or mushy.
Storage Tips
For optimal freshness, it’s best to enjoy this dish immediately. However, if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container. Doing so will help preserve the flavors and textures for up to a day or two before oxidization starts to occur.
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Watch How To Make It
Spicy Tuna Avocado Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Avocado
- 1/2 lb Yellowfin Tuna sushi/sashimi grade
- 2 Stalk Green Onion
- 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Kewpie Mayo can sub with regular mayo but will alter taste
- 1/2 tsp Togarashi can substitute with cayenne pepper, but use 1/4 tsp instead
- 1 tsp Sriracha
- 1/8 tsp Toasted Sesame Seed optional
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Finely mince yellowfin tuna and place into a small mixing bowl. Do NOT use a food processor as the tuna will become too mushy.
- In the same small mixing bowl, add combine chopped green onions, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, togarashi, Sriracha and mix well.
- Cut avocado in halves, de-seed and fill the spicy tuna mix into the halves of the avocado. Here is how we cut our avocados. To enjoy, use a spoon to scrap up pieces of avocado along with spicy tuna mix.
Nutrition
*Values Based Per Serving
