Nobu-inspired Tuna Sashimi

This elegant yet simple tuna sashimi dish is inspired by the Nobu recipe. What makes it special? The Matsuhisa dressing—a perfect balance of umami, acidity, and richness that brings out the delicate flavor of the tuna. This was probably the number one hit of the evening. The sweet, sour, spicy, salty combo of the sauce with the fatty tuna is an out-of-this-world combo.

I love hosting dinner parties, so this week I decided to have the gals over to try this recipe. If you have a local Asian market it can be even easier to find high-quality, sushi grade tuna. I decided to have a little fun a pick Otoro (aka fatty tuna).

Ingredients

For the Tuna:

• 6 oz sushi-grade tuna, thinly sliced ( I used fatty tuna from Hmart)

• 1 scallion, thinly sliced

• A handful of microgreens or a shiso leaf (I used cilantro micro greens)

• 1 tsp sesame seeds

For the Dressing:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp mirin (more rice vinegar works too)

• 1 tbsp minced scallion

• 1 tbsp finely grated onion

• 1 tbsp (lemon juice)

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 tbsp grapeseed oil (or other neutral oil)

• ½ tbsp sesame oil

• 1 clove garlic, finely grated

• 1 tbsp finely chopped green onion

• 1 serrano pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dressing – In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced scallion, grated onion, sugar, and garlic. Slowly drizzle in the grapeseed and sesame oils while whisking to combine. Stir in the chopped green onion and set aside.

2. Slice the Tuna – Using a sharp knife, cut the tuna into thin sashimi slices. Arrange them neatly on a plate.

3. Finish – Drizzle the dressing over the tuna just before serving.

4. Garnish – Sprinkle the sashimi with scallions, sesame seeds, and microgreens or shiso leaves. Top with thinly sliced Serrano pepper and a squeeze of lemon or lime. Serve and enjoy!

The gals loved it. It’s such a perfect way to start a meal. Fresh, fatty, all around delish.

Macronutrient Profile (Per Serving, Serves 2)

• Calories: 240 kcal

• Protein: 26g

• Carbohydrates: 8g

• Fat: 11g

Macronutrient Breakdown (Total for Recipe)

• Calories: 480 kcal

• Protein: 52g

• Carbohydrates: 16g

• Fat: 22g

Micronutrient Profile (Per Serving, Serves 2)

Vitamins:

• Vitamin A: 6% DV (from scallions, microgreens, and serrano pepper)

• Vitamin C: 15% DV (from lemon juice, serrano pepper, and microgreens)

• Vitamin D: 10% DV (from fatty tuna)

• Vitamin B12: 70% DV (from fatty tuna)

• Folate (B9): 12% DV (from microgreens and scallions)

Minerals:

• Calcium: 5% DV (from sesame seeds)

• Iron: 10% DV (from tuna, sesame seeds, and microgreens)

• Magnesium: 10% DV (from sesame seeds and microgreens)

• Potassium: 18% DV (from tuna and vegetables)

• Sodium: 40% DV (varies based on soy sauce)

Other Nutrients:

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 1.5g (from fatty tuna)

• Antioxidants: Present in sesame seeds, garlic, and microgreens

• Healthy Fats: From tuna, sesame oil, and grapeseed oil