Ahi Tuna Sauce Recipe: Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce
Ahi Tuna Sauce Recipe: Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce
Looking for a delicious sauce to pair with your tuna or other seafood recipes? This spicy mayo dipping sauce is an easy way to complement your fresh ahi tuna or yellowtail tuna poke bowls! With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few minutes, this sauce is perfect to pair with your next main dish for weeknight dinners or even special occasions!
Check out my easy recipe for the best Tuna Steak to pair with this spicy mayo sauce! These yellowtail tuna steaks are air-fried to perfection in just 15 minutes, creating a delicious dish that you can customize with your favorite ingredients and toppings. It's one of my go-to recipes when I'm craving fresh fish!
Ingredient Breakdown
Mayonnaise - Mayo grosses me out if it’s not good quality. I don’t use anything other than Chosen Foods avocado oil mayo. Why? According to its nutritional information, it's made with 100% pure avocado oil, cage-free eggs, organic vinegar, organic mustard, and spices, and it’s rich and slightly tangy.
Sriracha sauce - We always have this on hand. And the best part is, you can add as much or as little as you want! So, if you like it super spicy, add more! Want to veer on the side of caution, add less!
Lime - this just adds some extra zest and flavor! You can add more lime if you want it more acidic. But it adds freshness! You can always swap this for lemon juice!
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Tuna Sauce Ingredients
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
Juice of 1/2 lime
How to Make Tuna Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sriracha sauce.
Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the bowl.
Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
Taste the spicy mayo and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If you prefer it spicier, you can add more sriracha sauce. If you want it tangier, you can add more lime juice.
Once you've achieved the desired flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the spicy mayo in an airtight container until you're ready to use it.
Enjoy your spicy mayo drizzled over your beautiful ahi tuna steaks or used as a dipping sauce.
FAQ
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Soy ginger glaze: This savory and slightly sweet glaze with a mixture of soy sauce, green onions, garlic, sugar, and ginger is a perfect match for your fresh tuna dish.
Wasabi mayo: If you're a fan of spicy flavors, then wasabi mayo is the way to go.
Ponzu sauce: This tangy sauce made from citrus juices, soy sauce, and a dash of rice vinegar adds a refreshing and zesty flavor to ahi tuna.
Sesame soy ginger dressing: Sesame ginger dressing is worth considering if you're looking for a versatile option if you're making sesame-crusted ahi tuna steak.
Spicy sriracha sauce: For those who enjoy a touch of heat, sriracha sauce is a popular choice.
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Spicy Ponzu sauce: Add some extra heat to the tangy and citrusy flavor of Ponzu sauce by incorporating chili flakes or a few drops of hot sauce.
Chipotle mayo: Mix some chipotle chili powder or adobo sauce into mayonnaise to create a smoky and spicy dipping sauce to add to your gorgeous ahi tuna steaks.
Thai sweet chili sauce: Drizzle some Thai sweet chili sauce over your tuna for a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. It makes a delicious addition if you're serving your tuna steaks in a white rice bowl with veggies.
Szechuan sauce: If you're looking for a bold and fiery sauce, try making a Szechuan sauce with chili oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and Szechuan peppercorns.
Mango habanero salsa: Create a tropical and spicy salsa by combining diced mango, habanero peppers, lime juice, red onion, and cilantro.
This recipe for Ahi Tuna Sauce is the perfect complement to enhance the flavors of your ahi tuna, albacore tuna, bigeye tuna, bluefin tuna, or even yellowfin tuna. The spicy mayo dipping sauce adds a fiery kick and creamy texture that complements any type of tuna dish really well! Take your tuna steak recipe up a notch with this delicious tuna sauce recipe.
Ahi Tuna Sauce Recipe: Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Instructions
- Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the bowl.
- Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Taste the spicy mayo and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If you prefer it spicier, you can add more sriracha sauce. If you want it tangier, you can add more lime juice.
- Once you've achieved the desired flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the spicy mayo until you're ready to use it.
- Enjoy your spicy mayo drizzled over your tuna or used as a dipping sauce.
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