Uncle Julio’s Spicy Seared Tuna Tacos Recipe

Uncle Julio’s Spicy Seared Tuna Tacos feature tender seared tuna topped with a spicy aioli, served in warm tortillas for a flavorful and satisfying bite.

Make this Straight-From-the-Restaurant Uncle Julio’s Spicy Seared Tuna Tacos Recipe at home and, with our Taco Tuesday Recipe, your Spicy Tuna Tacos will taste just like Uncle Julio’s.

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Uncle Julio’s Spicy Seared Tuna Tacos

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Uncle Julio's Spicy Seared Tuna Tacos Recipe

Make this Straight-From-the-Restaurant Uncle Julio's Spicy Seared Tuna Tacos Recipe at home and, with our Taco Tuesday Recipe, your Spicy Tuna Tacos will taste just like Uncle Julio's.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Active Time3 minutes mins

Total Time13 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course, Party Recipe

Cuisine: Mexican, Seafood

Keyword: Street Tacos, Tacos, Uncle Julio's

Yield: 6 Tacos

Ingredients

• Uncle Julio's Mango Jicama Slaw Recipe Below
• Uncle Julio's Chipotle Crema Recipe Below
• One 6-ounce Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna Steak or pieces to equal 6 ounces
• 2 pinches Salt
• 2 pinches freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
• 2 pinches Cayenne Pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 6 Street Taco-Sized Corn Tortillas

Instructions

• Prepare Uncle Julio's Mango Jicama Slaw and Uncle Julio's Chipotle Crema using the recipes below (Can be done in advance). Set aside.
• Place tuna steak on a plate.
• Sprinkle salt, pepper and cayenne over top and bottom side of tuna. Set aside.
• Pour oil into a saute pan. Use a paper towel to coat the pan.
• Place pan onto a burner over high heat.
• Once the pan is hot, place prepared tuna into pan. Sear for about 15 to 20 seconds until a thin while line forms around the bottom of the tuna.
• Flip tuna steak over and repeat the previous step.
• When the tuna is cooked remove from the pan and place on a cutting board. Using a very sharp knife cut the tuna into 6 long strips.
• Build Your Tacos
• Place a clean skillet over medium low heat.
• When hot, heat a corn tortilla in a hot pan for 10 to 15 seconds on each side. Remove heated tortilla and place onto a plate.
• Add a helping of mango jicama slaw.
• Add one strip of the tuna on top of the mango jicama slaw.
• Drizzle with chipotle crema.
• Fold to close.
• Repeat with remaining tortillas.
• Serve hot.

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Uncle Julio's Mango Jicama Slaw Recipe

Prep Time25 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: Slaw

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Uncle Julio's

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup julienne cut Mango
• 3/4 cup julienne cut Jicama
• 1/4 cup peeled and julienne cut Cucumber
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed Lime Juice
• Salt

Instructions

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, except salt. Mix well.
• Taste. Add salt to taste.
• Can be made up to 1 day in advance - Store in a covered container in the refrigerator overnight.

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Uncle Julio's Chipotle Crema Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Chile Sauce, Uncle Julio's

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup Sour Cream
• 2 Chipotle Peppers + 1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce from a can of Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce or more, to taste
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed Lime Juice
• 3 ounces Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt to taste

Instructions

• Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
• Taste. Add more adobo sauce, lime juice and/or salt, to taste.
• Can be made in advance - Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to a week.

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