Tuna Nachos Deluxe (Printable Version)
Crispy chips topped with seared tuna, fresh veggies, and zesty crema
# What You Need:
→ Tuna & Marinade
01 - 8 oz sushi-grade tuna steak, diced
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tsp lime juice
05 - ½ tsp chili flakes
→ Chips & Toppings
06 - 5 oz tortilla chips
07 - 1 avocado, diced
08 - ½ small red onion, finely diced
09 - 1 small jalapeño, sliced, seeds removed for less heat
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
11 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey jack cheese
→ Jalapeño-Lime Crema
13 - ½ cup sour cream
14 - 1 tbsp lime juice
15 - 1 tbsp pickled jalapeños, chopped
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - Combine tuna cubes with soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and chili flakes in a bowl. Let marinate while preparing remaining components.
02 - Whisk together sour cream, lime juice, and chopped pickled jalapeños until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside for serving.
03 - Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated tuna for 30-60 seconds per side, leaving center rare. For poke-style preparation, skip cooking and serve raw.
04 - Arrange tortilla chips on serving platter or ovenproof tray. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over chips. Broil for 1-2 minutes until melted, if desired.
05 - Layer seared tuna over cheese-topped chips. Add diced avocado, quartered tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño slices, and fresh cilantro.
06 - Drizzle jalapeño-lime crema generously over assembled nachos. Serve immediately while chips remain crisp and toppings are fresh.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The seared tuna with that soy-sesame marinade creates this incredible umami punch that nobody expects on nachos
- You get to eat something that feels fancy and restaurant-quality but comes together in about 30 minutes
02 -
- Do not overcook the tuna. It goes from perfect to dry rubber in seconds.
- Have everything chopped and ready before you start searing. The assembly moves fast once the tuna hits the heat.
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients help the marinade penetrate better.
- Pat your tuna dry before marinating to get a better sear.