Tex-Mex Spiced Tuna Tartare with Jalapeño Aioli

Name: Tex-Mex Spiced Tuna Tartare with Jalapeño Aioli | KitchenAid US
Prep time: 0
Cook time: 0
Total time: 0
Yield: 5
Ingredients: Lime wedges; Fresh cilantro; Jalapeño slices; Crushed tortilla chips; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds and membranes removed, finely diced; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; Zest of 1 lime; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 large egg yolk; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 medium avocado, pitted and cubed into 1/4-inch dice; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds and membranes removed, finely chopped; 1/4 cup finely diced red onion; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 teaspoon cumin; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; Zest of 2 limes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3/4 pound fresh ahi tuna steak, cubed into a clean, 1/4-inch dice

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Ingredients

Lime wedges

Fresh cilantro

Jalapeño slices

Crushed tortilla chips

1 jalapeño pepper, seeds and membranes removed, finely diced

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Zest of 1 lime

1/3 cup olive oil

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 large egg yolk

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 medium avocado, pitted and cubed into 1/4-inch dice

1 jalapeño pepper, seeds and membranes removed, finely chopped

1/4 cup finely diced red onion

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3/4 teaspoon cumin

2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

Zest of 2 limes

1/4 cup olive oil

3/4 pound fresh ahi tuna steak, cubed into a clean, 1/4-inch dice

Step by step

For the tartare: Place the tuna pieces in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, salt, cumin, and cayenne. Pour over the tuna, then add the red onion and jalapeños and mix well. Gently fold in the avocado. Cover with plastic and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Meanwhile, prepare the aioli: Place the garlic, egg yolk, and salt in the bottom of a medium mixing bowl. Start the KitchenAid Hand Mixer and combine the ingredients on medium low. With the KitchenAid® 9-Speed Hand Mixer running, very slowly drizzle a few drops of olive oil, then increase the Hand Mixer speed to medium high to combine. You should see the egg yolk begin to thicken. Drizzle in a bit more olive oil, blending it completely to combine. Continue to incorporate the oil, beating after each addition. Once half of the oil is incorporated, add it continuously in a thin stream, mixing on high speed all the while. Continue mixing until the aioli is well combined. It will be very thick. Beat in the lime zest and juice, then stir in the diced jalapeño.
To serve: Remove the tartare from the refrigerator and stir gently to combine any oils that might have sank to the bottom. Carefully spoon onto a serving plate. Drizzle with jalapeño aioli and top with crushed tortilla chips and fresh cilantro. Serve garnished with lime wedges.