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Tuna Sashimi

Fresh tuna slices served over ice with crisp cucumber and spicy jalapeño, finished with edible flowers for a beautiful, simple appetizer.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
220
Protein
30g
Tuna Sashimi
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz sashimi-grade tuna
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1 small jalapeño
  • 1 tbsp edible flowers
  • 2 cups ice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the 8 oz tuna into 1/4 inch thick pieces against the grain, using a sharp knife for clean cuts.

  2. 2

    Thinly slice the 1 cucumber and 1 small jalapeño into rounds; remove seeds from jalapeño if you prefer less heat.

  3. 3

    Arrange the 2 cups ice on a serving platter, then layer cucumber slices over the ice.

  4. 4

    Place the tuna slices on top of the cucumber, then scatter the jalapeño rounds and 1 tbsp edible flowers over the fish.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately, while the tuna is chilled and fresh.

Tools you’ll need

  • sharp knife
  • cutting board
  • serving platter

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