Description
Hawaiian-inspired tuna poke nachos combine crispy tortilla chips with fresh ahi tuna, creamy avocado, and zesty citrus dressing. Flavor-packed ingredients create an irresistible appetizer you’ll crave at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (113 g) sushi-grade tuna, finely diced
- 15 square wonton wrappers
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup (40 g) pineapple, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
- 3 whole scallions, thinly sliced including white parts
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) mirin
- ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated ginger, or ginger paste
- ½ tbsp sesame seeds
- Spicy mayo, for topping
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preparing Base: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut wonton wrappers diagonally into triangles, spread on olive oil-sprayed baking sheets in single layer. Bake on middle rack for 8 minutes, mist with olive oil, sprinkle salt, then continue baking 4-6 minutes until edges turn golden and chips become crisp.
- Creating Marinade: Whisk together garlic, ginger, mirin, soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and white scallion parts in mixing bowl. Gently fold diced tuna into sauce, ensuring complete coating. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes to intensify flavor profiles.
- Assembling Nachos: Arrange crispy wonton chips on serving plate. Top with marinated tuna, scatter pineapple chunks, jalapeño slices, and avocado cubes. Sprinkle sesame seeds across surface for added texture and visual appeal.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with green scallion tops, drizzle generously with spicy mayo. Serve immediately to preserve wonton chip crispiness and maximize flavor experience.
Notes
- Crisp Wisely: Wonton wrappers burn quickly, so watch closely during the last 4-6 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning.
- Marinate Strategically: Do not marinate tuna longer than 15 minutes to prevent the acid from “cooking” the fish and turning it tough.
- Serve Swiftly: Assemble nachos right before serving to keep wonton chips crunchy and prevent soggy bottoms from sauce and toppings.
- Temperature Matters: Use sushi-grade tuna at cold refrigerator temperature to maintain safe raw fish handling and optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 15min
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg