Tuna Tartare (Barefoot Contessa)

Ingredients

• 3 3/4 lbs very fresh tuna steaks
• 1 1/4 cups olive oil
• 5 limes, zest of, grated
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (please not the bottled)
• 2 1/2 teaspoons wasabi powder
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hot red pepper sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups minced scallions, white and green parts (12 scallions)
• 3 1/4 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno peppers, seeds removed
• 5 ripe Hass avocadoes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the tuna into 1/4-inch dice and place it in a very large bowl.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, wasabi, soy sauce, hot red pepper sauce, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Pour over the tuna, add the scallions and jalapeno, and mix well.

4. 4

   Cut the avocados in half, remove the seed, and peel.

5. 5

   Cut the avocados into 1/4-inch dice.

6. 6

   Carefully mix the avocado into the tuna mixture; so that the lime juice covers thewm. (To prevent discoloration).

7. 7

   Add the toasted sesame seeds, if using, and season to taste.

8. 8

   Allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for the flavors to blend.

9. 9

   Serve on crackers.