ahi tacos with avocado salsa

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Portland, OR
Updated on Jul 4, 2020

Ran across this recipe years ago. Because I usually keep my recipes on line, it got lost in a paper file. Time to resurrect this gem!!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • FOR THE FISH:
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 12 ounces fresh ahi or albacore tuna cut into several 2-3 inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 soft corn or flour tortillas (street size if you have them)
  • 2 limes, cut in wedges
  • AVOCADO SALSA:
  • 2 ripe avocadoes, diced into 1/4 inch cubes
  • 1/4 red onion, 1/4 inch dice
  • 2 medium tomatoes, 1/4 inch dice
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make ahi tacos with avocado salsa

  • Step 1
    Add all salsa ingredients to a bowl. Mix gently - DO NOT MASH. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Spray a non-stick pan with Pam or similar. Heat to medium high. Add taco shells and toast, leaving in long enough to make some charred areas. You want some color on them but still flexible. Flip. Remove and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Combine cumin, cayenne, coriander, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture all over tuna pieces.
  • Step 4
    Heat a non-stick pan over high heat. When very hot, add olive oil and swirl pan. Wait a few seconds for oil to heat up and then add tuna pieces. Sear 1-2 minutes. Flip. Sear another 1-2 minutes and remove at desired doneness to a plate.
  • Step 5
    Dice tuna into 1/2 inch cubes.
  • Step 6
    Place taco shells on plates. Divide ahi between shells and spoon salsa over the top. Squeeze a little lime juice over all. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Keyword: #low-fat
Keyword: #cilantro
Keyword: #avocado
Keyword: #tacos
Keyword: #ahi
Keyword: #healthy
Ingredient: Fish
Method: Stove Top

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