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Spicy Tuna Bites

Simple and easy Spicy Tuna Bites make a healthy snack or lunch option. These bites are low in fat and take minutes to make.  Serve this spicy tuna on cucumber slices or over rice! Your sushi cravings will be satisfied with this delicious spicy tuna recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Keyword: spicy tuna
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Spicy Tuna

  • 8 ounces sashimi grade tuna cut into small 1/4 inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons spicy mayonnaise see recipe below
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce reduced-sodium is preferred
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili oil
  • 3 tablespoons green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon black or white sesame seeds optional
  • 1 cucumber; cut into slices 1/4 inch thick Enlish or

Spicy Mayonnaise

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce

Toppings (optional)

  • sriracha
  • spicy mayonnaise
  • green onions thinly sliced

Instructions

Spicy Mayonnaise

  • In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sriracha sauce until combined.

Spicy Tuna Bites

  • In a medium bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of the spicy mayonnaise, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, green onions, and sesame seeds until combined.
  • Add in the cubbed tuna and gently mix together until the tuna cubes are completely coated and mixed together.
  • Add the cucumber slices to a large plate or platter. Spoon the spicy tuna mixture evenly on the cucumbers. You could also serve this spicy tuna on top of rice, or wrapped in seaweed.

Optional

  • Drizzle more sriracha sauce, spicy mayonnaise, sesame seeds, and green onions on top. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Notes: 
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day. I don't like keeping this around for too long because raw fish tends to go bad quicker than cooked fish so it's better to be on the safe side.