Tuna Nachos Deluxe (Print Version)
Crispy chips topped with seared tuna, fresh veggies, and zesty crema for sharing.
# What You'll 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
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
# How to Make It:
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. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside until serving.
03 - Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated tuna for 30-60 seconds per side, leaving center rare. Alternatively, serve raw for poke-style presentation.
04 - Arrange tortilla chips on serving platter or ovenproof tray. Sprinkle cheese evenly over chips and broil for 1-2 minutes until melted, if desired.
05 - Layer seared tuna, diced avocado, quartered tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño slices, and fresh cilantro over the chips. Drizzle generously with jalapeño-lime crema.
06 - Serve promptly while chips maintain crispness and toppings remain at optimal freshness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Tastes like a restaurant app but comes together in under thirty minutes
- The seared tuna upgrade feels fancy without any actual cooking skills required
- That jalapeño-lime crema works on literally everything else in your fridge
02 -
- The tuna continues cooking slightly after you pull it from the heat, so under-sear rather than over-sear every time
- Soggy chips are the enemy here, so serve immediately and don't dress these too far ahead
- That crema gets better after it sits for ten minutes, so make it first if you're smart about timing
03 -
- Buy the best tuna you can find since the quality really shows here
- Keep everything cold until you're ready to assemble for maximum freshness
- Room temperature avocado slices blend better with the warm cheese