Chef Julian'S Smoked Tuna Tacos

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Ingredients

  • Tuna:
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sea salt
  • 1 pound ahi tuna
  • Sopes:
  • 2 cups masa corn flour
  • 1 1/4 cups water, or as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Tomatillo Sauce:
  • 1 cup tomatillos, husked
  • 1 onion, halved
  • 2 jalapeno peppers
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat a smoker to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Mix brown sugar and 1/4 cup salt together in a bowl.
  3. Score ahi tuna skin with a sharp knife; rub with brown sugar and salt mixture.
  4. Smoke tuna until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 140 degrees F to 155 degrees F (60 degrees C to 68 degrees C), about 1 hour.
  5. Mix masa corn flour and water together in a bowl until a slightly sticky dough forms. Divide dough into large balls.
  6. Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Flatten balls of masa to 1/4-inch thickness and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cool sopes on a wire rack.
  7. Preheat a grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  8. Place tomatillos, half the onion, and 1 jalapeno pepper on the grill; cook until charred on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender; blend into a smooth sauce. Season with salt.
  9. Dice remaining onion and jalapeno. Mix with tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro in a bowl. Season with lime juice and salt.
  10. Place cooked sopes on serving plates. Top with smoked tuna, tomatillo sauce, and avocado mixture. Garnish with shredded cabbage and queso fresco.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

476 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20g 40% DV
Total Fat 15.1g 19% DV
Carbs 70.9g 26% DV
Fiber 6.8g 24% DV
Sugar 29.7g 59% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10179.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1612.5mg 34% DV
Cholesterol 26.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 212mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 178.7mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 1mcg 5% DV
Calcium 530.5mg 41% DV
Iron 13.4mg 75% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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