Best Fresh Tuna Tacos Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

FRESH TUNA TACOS



Fresh Tuna Tacos image

I first created this recipe for my and my husband's wedding anniversary. He loves fish tacos and he couldn't stop raving about these tacos! Serve on warm tortillas with mango salsa, thinly sliced cabbage, and creme fraiche.

Provided by Margaret Antonelli

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup canola oil
1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ jalapeno, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (4 ounce) tuna steaks, cut into large chunks

Steps:

  • Combine oil, lime juice, vinegar, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, chili powder, and black pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Add tuna and coat well. Marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add small amounts of tuna at a time, turning every 10 to 15 seconds until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 28.5 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1813.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

FRESH TUNA TACOS



Fresh Tuna Tacos image

Categories     Fish     Sauté     Super Bowl     Lunch     Tuna     Hot Pepper     Healthy     Sour Cream     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chilies*
1 8-ounce ahi tuna steak, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 taco shells

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Place tuna in medium bowl; sprinkle with taco seasoning. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna; sauté to desired doneness, about 3 minutes for medium. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in sour cream mixture. Cook just until heated through, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes (do not boil).
  • Heat taco shells in microwave 20 seconds. Fill taco shells with tuna mixture.
  • *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

FRESH TUNA TACOS



Fresh Tuna Tacos image

Take a taste adventure and try tuna tacos with the usual onion, peppers and lettuce and the not-so-usual fresh hot sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium tomato, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
5 medium green onions, sliced (1/3 cup)
1 medium jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 pound yellowfin tuna or other lean fish steaks, about 3/4 inch thick
8 fat-free flour tortillas (8 inch), warmed
1/4 small head lettuce, shredded (3/4 cup)
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all Spicy Fresh Chile Sauce ingredients; set aside.
  • Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Brush lime juice over fish steaks. Place fish on rack in broiler pan.
  • Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat 5 minutes; turn. Broil 5 to 8 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • Break fish into large flakes or cut into 1-inch cubes. Spoon scant 1/2 cup fish into each tortilla. Top with lettuce, bell pepper and onion. Serve with chile sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg

FRESH TUNA TACOS



Fresh Tuna Tacos image

I found these on the Cooking Light site and thought I'd save it here for easier recall. We love fresh tuna and can't wait to try them!

Provided by Glori-B

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1 lb tuna fillet
cooking spray
8 corn tortillas, 6-inch
1 cup avocado, sliced peeled (about 1 medium)
1/2 cup onion, vertically sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
24 slices jalapeno peppers, pickled in jar
8 teaspoons reduced-fat sour cream
4 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Combine the first 5 ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over both sides of tuna.
  • Heat grill pan over high heat. Coat cooking pan with cooking spray.
  • Add tuna; cook 2 minutes on each side or until medium-rare (or until desired degree of doneness.
  • Cut tuna into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • Warm tortillas according to package directions.
  • Divide tuna evenly among tortillas. Top each with 2 Tbs. avocado, 1 tbs. onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro, and 3 jalapeño slices. Top each with 1 teaspoons sour cream. Serve tacos with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 54.9, Sodium 223.1, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 30.7

FRESH TUNA TACOS



Fresh Tuna Tacos image

Take a taste adventure and try tuna tacos with the usual onion, peppers and lettuce and the not-so-usual fresh hot sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium tomato, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
5 medium green onions, sliced (1/3 cup)
1 medium jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 pound yellowfin tuna or other lean fish steaks, about 3/4 inch thick
8 fat-free flour tortillas (8 inch), warmed
1/4 small head lettuce, shredded (3/4 cup)
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all Spicy Fresh Chile Sauce ingredients; set aside.
  • Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Brush lime juice over fish steaks. Place fish on rack in broiler pan.
  • Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat 5 minutes; turn. Broil 5 to 8 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • Break fish into large flakes or cut into 1-inch cubes. Spoon scant 1/2 cup fish into each tortilla. Top with lettuce, bell pepper and onion. Serve with chile sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg

Related Topics