Description
Hawaiian-inspired tuna poke nachos deliver a zesty fusion of fresh seafood and crispy chips. Vibrant flavors from ahi tuna, creamy avocado, and spicy sriracha mayo create an irresistible appetizer that will transport you to Pacific island cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) sushi-grade tuna, finely diced
Produce:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 whole scallions, thinly sliced including white parts
- ¼ cup (40 grams) pineapple, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger, or ginger paste
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) mirin
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
- Spicy mayo, for topping
Additional Ingredients:
- 15 square wonton wrappers
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the crispy base by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coating two baking sheets with olive oil spray. Slice wonton wrappers diagonally into triangle shapes.
- Distribute wonton triangles in a single layer across baking sheets. Bake on the middle rack for 8 minutes, then lightly mist with olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of salt. Return to oven and continue baking for 4-6 minutes until edges turn golden and chips become crisp.
- Create the poke sauce by combining minced garlic, grated ginger, mirin, soy sauce, lemon juice, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and thinly sliced white scallion parts in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients thoroughly.
- Add finely diced tuna to the sauce mixture, gently tossing to ensure complete coating. Refrigerate the marinating tuna for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavor absorption.
- Assemble the nachos by arranging the crispy wonton chips on a serving plate. Layer with marinated tuna, diced pineapple, sliced jalapeño, diced avocado, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Garnish with green scallion tops and drizzle generously with spicy mayo. Serve immediately to maintain the crispness of the wonton chips.
Notes
- Quick homemade wonton chips provide a crispy, light base that’s healthier than traditional tortilla chips and adds a delicate crunch to the nachos.
- Marinating fresh tuna in a zesty Asian-inspired sauce infuses deep, complex flavors and helps tenderize the fish for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Choose sushi-grade tuna to ensure food safety and the best quality when preparing raw fish dishes at home.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting jalapeño amount or using different spicy mayo variations to suit personal taste preferences.
- Prepare wonton chips ahead of time and store in an airtight container to streamline meal preparation and maintain crispiness.
- Balance flavors by combining sweet (pineapple), spicy (jalapeño), and creamy (avocado) ingredients for a vibrant, restaurant-quality appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg