Spicy Tuna Lettuce Wraps
 
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Grilled spicy tuna on a bed of sweet and spicy corn salsa and refreshing avocado in a refreshing lettuce wrap!
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Serves: 8 lettuce wraps
Ingredients
  • 1 large tuna steak, sushi grade is best
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper (use less if you don’t like spicy, or leave out all together)
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ avocado, cut into 8 slices (skin and pit removed and discarded)
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Corn Salsa (We like Trader Joe’s brand; and no, they didn’t sponsor this post; this is my opinion and we LOVE this stuff!.)
  • 8 Bibb lettuce leaves
Instructions
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Combine the salt, ground black pepper, ground cayenne pepper (optional), dried oregano, and cumin in a small bowl.
  3. Season each side of the tuna steak with the seasoning mixture. I use half of the mixture on one side, and the other half on the other side.
  4. Grill the tuna to your desired doneness level. We prefer a medium-rare*, but you can cook yours how you wish. Turn halfway through cook time.
  5. Allow the tuna to rest a few minutes.
  6. Slice the tuna into thin slices and divide the tuna into 8 portions.
  7. Gently toss the sliced avocado with the lime juice. This will help to keep the avocado from turning brown and add a nice refreshing flavor.
  8. Spoon a little corn salsa onto a lettuce leaf. Top with the sliced spicy tuna and a slice of avocado.
  9. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Recipe by Slyh in the Kitchen at https://www.slyhkitchen.com/2016/06/10/spicy-tuna-lettuce-wraps/