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 mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Keyword: spicy tuna
Servings: 4 servings
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
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.
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.