Absolutely Amazing Ahi

This was REALLY tasty. It was very similar to something we ordered last week at a local sushi restaurant, only we paid $12 for a TINY portion at the restaurant and were able to make a massive amount of this (with sashimi grade ahi, even) for under $15. My only problem is that it was extremely salty because of all the soy sauce. Thus, I recommend using low sodium soy sauce.

NO COOKING and this recipe tastes awesome!!! It was a smash hit at a formal dinner party! I was out of sesame seeds and green onion. I substituted a small amount of white onion for the green. I also used fresh red peppers. I suggest tasting often as you mix in small portions of the soy sauce. A half cup of soy sauce would have been way too salty.

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This was delicious the way I ended up making it. I don't care for avocado at all, so I substituted diced mango. It came out very tasty.

This was a big hit at my dinner party. Great with sesame crackers - I would suggest easy on the soy as well and I also grated some fresh ginger and cilantro on it - was yummy!

The name of this recipe is very fitting...it IS absolutely amazing ahi! I made this for some friends who were over to watch the game and they devoured it. This app. is a tribute to any sushi lover. ETA: I suggest using a sushi/sashimi grade soy sauce with this dish. It balances the sweet and salty flavors and tastes much smoother.

If you love ahi and avocado, you will LOVE this dish as much as I do! Made it exactly as the recipe called for - couldn't think of a SINGLE improvement on the recipe - FABULOUS!

Loved this, my family loves sushi and this fulfilled our craving on a Sunday night. The only thing I would change is to use a little less soy sauce and make sure to use low sodium grade.

I made this recipe for a friend of mine who just moved here from Florida where she ate lots of fresh sushi. She was so impressed! It was a huge hit. I fixed the same recipe for a formal dinner party and my guests all said it was definitely "amazing". They all wanted the recipe. I would also recommend the low sodium soy sauce because it is a bit salty. Very impressive appetizer for very little work!

This was very light and refreshing. Very flavorful.

The name says it all! I served this over salad of mixed baby greens, with some Sweet & Spicy Green Beans (recipe from this site) mixed in, as well as some peeled, roasted potatoes. This was fantastic!! I did sear the tuna for about 30 seconds per side, other than that I followed the recipe exactly.

I don't really like raw fish that much, and I will not lie, this recipe did not change my mind. The reason I give it 5 stars is because my Japanese sister-in-law and brother loved and raved about it when I made it for them. So, for those who like to eat shasimi and sushi, this is probably a 5 star recipe, and easy too...

FANTASTIC! Forgot to add the red pepper flakes and it was still awesome. My 4 year old inhaled it! Served with baked pita crackers YUM- great for entertaining or a healthy dinner!

great recipe.

I've made this recipe twice now, and both times it has been fantastic! Truly, a beautiful flavor, with just the right amount of heat. Since it was so popular the first time, last night I doubled the amount of avocado to help it go just a bit further. I think next time I make it, I may even add a whole cup of cucumber, for the same reasoning. It was the most popular dish at both of the functions I attended, and everyone asked for the recipe. Simple to prepare, and stunning to serve. (My husband has now claimed this as his most favorite dish, and has requested a big bowlful at his next birthday)! Thank you for sharing this amazing dish! I will definitely make it again, and again...

This is an easy and wonderful recipe for sushi lovers. I added wasabi sauce as well as sushi grade salmon. It was great!

Great recipe! Served over wonton chips.

Excellent recipe! I made it as an appetizer for my family's holiday dinner and it was a great hit!! Thanks for the recipe; I will definitely make it again.

Made just as described and really enjoyed the dish. Thanks!

Awesome Ahi Appetizer, made 24 servings into a full meal for 6 hungry friends and added bread. LOW SODIUM makes this meal perfect. I also added a little bit of spinach. Turned out great.

This dish was extremely salty, my husband and I could not even finish the dish. I would cut the soy sauce to 1/4 cup, if that.

This was very good. Next time I will cut the soy sauce in half.

I have made this recipe at least 20 times and it always gets rave reviews. I did double the lemon and the cucumber in my version to give it a bit more tang. I also serve this as a main dish on top of chilled riced noodles. It is so fresh and tasty I can't thank you enough for sharing this recipes.

Wow...wow...wow! Absolutely Amazing (as the title states!) I have made multiple recipes from "AllRecipes" that I have loved, but this is the first time time I am writing a review! Made as written, EXCEPT...I used way less low-salt soy salt! It was at least an hour before we at it, so perhaps that just gave it even more time to marinade, so next time I will probably use even less! I may even try Ponzu Sauce. Also, make sure you cut the tuna small...I cut it in too 'big' of pieces, and found it was harder to 'scoop' or put on to pita chips or wasabi rice crackers. I will DEF be making this again and again!

This was GREAT! I made it for an appetizer night and got nothing but rave reviews. One person did say it was a little too spicy but he's a wimp when it comes to spice. I would have added more!! It was very easy to make and looks beautiful. Can't wait to make it again!

Flavorful and satisfying. Make sure you serve within the hour!

The only change we made was using lite soy sauce. We love this!

No complaints here. This tasted amazing!! I added some wasabi to the soy sauce mixture before combining everything. Gave it a nice little kick. I will definitely make this again and again!!!

The best! Totally go with the low-sodium soy sauce like others have said, and I would add that you should chop the ingredients up a little smaller if you're going to use a thin cracker - - - it gets heavy!

This was delicious! I didn't have sesame seeds, so had to omit them. Also, I wasn't sure if my ahi was sashimi grade, so I pan seared it to be on the safe side. It was perfectly rare and had great flavour. I served it with rice crackers. I might add a bit of wasabi next time to give it a bit of kick. Will make this again soon! Thank you!

This recipe was awesome! I served it over arugula salad and made it into a full dinner meal. It was very filling and satisfying. I used Organic Low-Sodium soy sauce and cut the oil in half. Thank you for sharing. Will definitely make this one again.

Wonderful! As previously reviewed, use low sodium soy sauce...I only used 1/3 cup. It is essential to carefully mix together for presentation...not for taste. I felt like a gourmet chef when I served this...thank-you!!!

This was awesome! A few changes I made were to use low-sodium soy sauce, and only 1/3 cup. I also served this with rice crackers, pickled ginger & Boston bibb lettuce. We put the mixture in the lettuce leaves and ate it like a lettuce wrap with pickled ginger either on the lettuce or on the side which was really, really good. I don't like spicy food, but my husband loves it so I split the recipe and added the red pepper flakes to only one bowl.

Great! wonderful flavors. I will make it again......... and again.

MMM!! Wow, just like going to a sushi bar! I do have a few suggestions. First, I would recommend this with rice (add seaweed if you want the full sushi flavor). Secondly, if you're not going to dilute it with something like white sticky rice, I highly suggest using low-sodium soy sauce. I'm Asian and use soy sauce as much as I breathe! But I still found it slightly salty... but still fantastic!!!

SO GOOD! Followed others' suggestion and only put 1/8 cup soy sauce.I'm not a fan of "very salty" and this was the perfect amount of saltiness. Also ground up the pepper flakes for a fresher taste (and put about half of that suggested). Added some fresh grated ginger and a side of wasabi sauce. Very good!! Would make again.

Love, love, love this. I am so happy I found this recipe. It was easy to make and cheap, considering what you pay at a restaurant for this dish. I also like this because it's low carb. I did use low sodium soy sauce but other than that followed the recipe to the T.

Love this - I serve it with a salad of mixed greens, diced avocado and mango and a citrus vinegarette.

Really enjoyed this dish. Perfect served cold for a hot summer day. A little too much soy sauce for my tastes, but good. I served on top of warm rice, side of buttered french bread, and a red wine. Delicious.

Absolutely delicious! made for a hawaiian themed cooking night. Very easy to prepare. We couldn't find sushi grade tuna, so we barely grilled the outside of the tuna before dicing. Would recommend light soy sauce to lessen the saltiness.

My tuna steaks were not sashimi grade, so I had to cook them. I broiled them with some seasoning and then made this recipe as a side/topping for the fish steaks. It was sooooo incredibly good. I used 50/50 cuke/avo. Highly recommended if you love avocado and cucumber, like I do!

Excellent! Made as directed - wouldn't change a thing!

This is awesome..better than the ahi poke at a pricey restaurant out here in lake havasu and way cheaper..

AMAZING!!! I am not even a fan a raw fish. I did not add the onions, I added cilantron instead and it was incredible. I served this 2 of my friends while they were in town and they raved about it as well. Never any left overs. And it is a plus that is is so healthy!

This recipe is AMAZING! My father swore her would never eat raw fish and I guilt tripped him into trying a bite. He immediately took a full portion and then went back for seconds! I would recommend using low sodium soy as the recipe is pretty salty, but otherwise it is perfect as it.

Love this...the texture combination is fabulous and the sauce is extremely tasty. It is a lot like the appetizer I get at a local restaurant, but it makes a lot more for a lot less $$

I have been making this recipe for years. Always a crowd pleaser. Thank you for sharing again.

yummy

served this at a sushi party and everyone wanted the recipe. almost as good as our favorite ahi salad at the local sushi restaurant! sashimi o motto kudasai!

This is the best. I would give it six stars if I could. The only thing I did differently from the recipe is that I did use low sodium soy sauce. Low sodium is the only type of soy I buy so it is what I had on hand. I also served this on bagel chips and it was fantastic. This is a MUST TRY for anyone that likes ahi tuna.

Awesome! I added some chopped cooked shrimp to the mixture also.

I loved this, even though I made it without the fish. Next time I will definitely get some ahi, and also cut back on the soya sauce (it was a little salty). Thanks for the recipe!

Took to a dinner party with a Hawaiian theme, and it was a huge hit! Didn't change a thing.

This dish was awesome - so fast and easy to make too! We ate it with some wasabi on the side, very very tasty!

Absolutely delish! I cut the recipe in half and still had way too much for 2 people. Also used low sodium soy.

Delicious and easy! I have made this a few times and it is always a big hit. Definitely best with low sodium soy sauce.

Great recipe, only change I made was to use low sodium soy and use less of it.

Just perfect. I served this over seaweed salad and along side some seasoned sushi rice. Enough for a main course and felt like I was at a 5 star Japanese restaurant. Wouldn't change a thing.

SO GOOD! other reviewers said that it was too salty but i think it's the combination of the red pepper spiciness and the saltiness of the soy sauce and ahi that is overpowering. still delicious though!

Recipe was yummy, however, my husband and I just can't do the raw fish thing. It's partially mental but primarily there's a texture problem...even chilled in freezer prior to serving. Thought this would be a good rookie recipe (and it was) but we just couldn't do it. Also, I STRONGLY suggest you reduce the sesame oil unless you know you love the flavor..it is quite pungent and I'm not a fan!

Fabulous recipe! This was a huge success at a recent party. I did sear the Ahi just bit first.

Excellent! I'm sure there's a technique to cutting the tuna that I'm unaware of, and will look more into that. Also, don't be fooled, this is very rich! I wanted to have it for dinner and was totally full after a small portion! Tip: don't us regular soy sauce! Kikkoman regular soy sauce will ruin this dish; I picked up a bottle of Kikkoman Premium Soy Sauce for Sushi/Sashimi. The sodium content is only slightly less, but for some reason this sauce makes all the difference!

Very yummy. Good flavor and easy to make!

This was very tasty. Reduce the soy sauce because it was too salty with the amount called for in the recipe.

I get a dish called ahi tuna and asian cucumber salad at McCormick & Smick's and this totally reminds me of it! I will definitely make this again.

This is super tasty. I would suggest adding the soy and tasting as you go along. I like to add more sesame oil and eat fresh, leftovers aren't as good.

I made this last summer and it was so good. I did add more asian flavors like mirin and sushi vinegar to get some of my friends with “raw fish fears” to try it. Everyone that ate it loved it and I cannot wait to make it again.

Very good but could use some wasabi mixed in with the soy sauce.

Impress your guests by serving in a martini glass :) The red pepper flakes really make this dish great. I use black and white toasted sesame seeds and make sure not to use too much sesame oil or it will overpower the ahi.

This was delicious! I seared tuna steaks for thirty seconds on each side and cut it into cubes. I served it over rice as a main dish. I did forget to put the red pepper flakes which I will try next time, but I added a bit of rice wine vinegar into the mixture. So tasty and filling!

oh this was wonderful although not so much soy sauce next time and probably low soy! LOVED IT!

I bought sushi grade ahi from my fancy local store for this meal. Another tip I used was to use low sodium soy sauce that many other reviewers suggested. Despite forgetting to purchase the cucumber this recipe was out of this world amazing! If my family hadn't seen me making it, they would never have believed that it was a home made creation. Exquisite!

Used a mixed sashimi with yellow tail, ahi, and salmon. Recipe was delicious. Wrapped in seaweed and devoured almost all of it in one sitting.

Cheap and PERFECT! If you love raw fish like my girlfriend and I do...you'll love this! The recipe will get you there without any hiccups...my only suggestion: Use low sodium soy sauce, or it will be too salty. -Rafi

Fantastic. I eliminated the sesami oil and added wasabi oil.

I made this with a pound of Ahi and left everything else the same - and it was amazing! A sure hit! I did sear the tuna before dicing it, but only because we had guests and children that may not have liked it raw. It was still delicious.

This tangy sweet recipe was loved by my whole family which includes my husband, a 5 year old, and a 3 year old! This will become a regular ahi recipe for us!

very tasty, a good recipe for a party. I made it for 3 people and there was WAY too much left over.

This was so amazing!! Only thing was I added wasabi & it needed something crunchy. But the flavor was incredible. Will make again and again.

Amazing served over rice. If you don't like heat, you can cut the red pepper in half. You should definately use low sodium soy sauce.

Good thing I read the reviews before making it. I only put 1/4 cup soy sauce and it's already very salty. I added wasabi in the recipe for extra zing. Turns out amazing. I will make it again when we have company.

Yummy! Absolutely amazing!

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING...just as the title claims! Trader Joe's sells sashimi grade Ahi tuna for a very reasonable price. I called my local store and they put one on hold for me b/c they go so quickly! Thanks for this outstanding recipe!!!!

This was a HUGE hit. My husband scarfed it down and he doesnt even like seafood. Makes a great impression.

Great recipe! This is a variation of a Hawaiian dish called Poke (pronounced PO'keh)that uses ingredients readily available outside of the islands. Cutting the soy sauce in half and using low-sodium soy per other reviews are also recommended to avoid overpowering this dish. It allows the freshness of this dish to shine. A key ingredient in most traditional poke dishes is mashed kukui nut, but you can substitute mashed cashew nuts. For this recipe, you can substitute the sesame seeds with just 1 or 2 coarsely mashed nuts. The sesame oil is a must - it imparts a wonderful nuttiness and smooth mouth feel to the dish.

wow! this was better than the hawaiian ahi poke my husband and i get at our favorite restaurant! and now i can make more so we dont have to fight over a small appetizer! so excited!!

Yum yum...I made it exactly according to the recipe and wouldn't change a thing..

I did put my own spin on it. I added 1 whole small tomato diced, 1 clove garlic smashed, sweet yellow onion diced instead of green (that's what I had on hand), and 1 quarter red bell pepper diced. I also did not use 1/2 cup of soy sauce, I only used 2 tablespoons and found that plenty. I forgot to toast the sesame seeds but the flavor came through by adding a tad more sesame oil. The added vegetables gave it more substance and added to the already great flavor of the original recipe. It is now something my family wants on a regular basis.

If you've ever ordered an "Ahi Tuna Tower" in a restaurant, this is it! A great way to use up a little leftover Ahi from Ahi Steak night. I served it over a bed of greens with some Maui Onion dressing and called it dinner! Wonderful, thanks for the recipe!

LOVE this recipe! As long as you get the best Ahi you can find, then this is a GUARANTEED HIT! I served it with either the choice of crackers or slices of toasted baguette. The baguette was WAAAY better. Just make sure it's not too toasted that it becomes hard. Next time I'm going to toast the baguette with a little bit of parmesan cheese on top. I think that will go well with the poke.

Everyone loves this dish! It's so good!

I have had this requested 3 times this week alone for parties! The simplest recipe. I skipped the sesame oil, bought already toasted seeds (from Asian market)and added about a teaspoon of wasabi powder. Thank you for this fantastic recipe!

I got accolades & requests for recipe all night at our Valentine's Day party! I did not use any soy sauce though just added in a sweet & savory Ginger Teriyaki marinade that we had in the house and my husband likes more "kick" so we added wasabi. Also, I served with big bowl of wontons. Will DEFINITELY use this recipe again... Big Hit!!!

This was an awesome recipe. I made tostadas out of it by using some white corn tortillas that I browned in a skillet with PAM and topped with a little lettuce. My husband loved it and said it was perfect for a hot summer evening.

Fantastic way to have tuna! I love this recipe and did not change a thing!

It is indeed amazing. much like a deconstructed sushi roll

WAY too much soy sauce. I thought I would be safe using half of what the recipe said, but even that was too much. My fish was just sitting in a puddle of soy sauce. I would add a tablespoon at a time until you get the flavor you want.

Avocados were too expensive so I used some chopped frozen mango I saved when they fell of the tree in season. Instead of adding wasabi as some suggested I used about a tablespoon of Sriracha chili sauce and a chopped handful of cilantro. Also flash grilled the yellowfin tuna steak about 30 seconds on each side to get a grill mark and taste before cutting it into bite sized pieces. Served the tuna mixture over a bed of soft leafed red lettuce, toasted black and white sesame seeds along side the sweat and spicy green bean recipe. The flavors had a refreshing summer appeal but I would eat it anytime.

Very good! I made it tonight and it was a hit. I pretty much followed the recipe, except: I used at least 1/2 the soy sauce and about 1/2 the sesame oil. I found the liquid and flavor to be plenty. Also, I did not have sesame seeds and did not miss them. I added 2 avocados because my husband loves them. And I seared the tuna for about 10 seconds total but I think I might skip that step next time. Great!