Tuna Nachos with Dueling Spicy Mayo and Mango Pico

There is so much to love about these Tuna Nachos. I mean, who doesn’t love a good Asian fusion with interesting flavors from fruity mango to spicy mayo (and I don’t even like mayo) to creamy avocado and beautiful colors. Plus, it’s really easy and quick so it’s a perfect appetizer or snack for everyday, but also just fancy enough to impress your guests. So pour yourself a rude cosmo or saketini and enjoy these Tuna Nachos. You deserve it.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 bag of tortilla chips. Dealers choice but the Tostitos lime chips works wonders with this.

1 pound of good tuna, such as Ahi.

1 package of Nori. I used a seaweed snack pack and 1 was plenty.

1 large avocado, seeded and chopped

For the Dueling Mayos:

1 tablespoon of sriracha

1 tablespoon or wasabi paste

1/2 cup of mayo, divided

For the Mango Pico:

1 mango seeded and chopped

1/2 medium red onion, chopped

1/4 cup pickled jalapenos, chopped

1 roma tomato, seeded and chopped

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

1. Begin my quickly searing the tuna by drying the fish with a paper towel and then sprinkling salt and pepper on each side. Preheat a skillet and add oil. Once it is heated to medium/high heat, add the tuna and cook for about 2 minutes each side so that it is seared but rare in the center. Remove from heat.
2. Make the mango pico by combining all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
3. Make the mayo mixtures by combining 1/4 cup of mayo to the sriracha and stir to combine. Repeat the same process with 1/4 cup of mayo and the wasabi paste.
4. It is time to assemble the tuna nachos! Get yourself a large plate or platter and spread your tortilla chips to cover the bottom. Next, crumble your nori and sprinkle over the top of the tortilla chips. Distribute the mango pico as your next layer.
5. Slice the cooked tuna and layer on top of the mango pico. Lastly, it is time for the dueling mayos. Distribute the mayo over the top of the tuna. You should have a nice green and red one. You could even put these into squeeze bottles for a more elegant presentation. Or fling that mayo around with a spoon and make a mess. C’mon, just like summer, food should be fun!

If you like this recipe, you are going to LOVE my seared tuna in grapefruit aguachile and my tuna tostada recipes. And if you are a nacho lover, be sure to try my chicken fajita loaded nachos!