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

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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
Slice the 8 oz tuna into 1/4 inch thick pieces against the grain, using a sharp knife for clean cuts.
- 2
Thinly slice the 1 cucumber and 1 small jalapeño into rounds; remove seeds from jalapeño if you prefer less heat.
- 3
Arrange the 2 cups ice on a serving platter, then layer cucumber slices over the ice.
- 4
Place the tuna slices on top of the cucumber, then scatter the jalapeño rounds and 1 tbsp edible flowers over the fish.
- 5
Serve immediately, while the tuna is chilled and fresh.
Tools you’ll need
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- serving platter
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