Poisson Cru (Raw Fish Salad with Coconut Lime)
A traditional Tahitian raw fish salad with sushi-grade tuna, fresh vegetables, and a creamy coconut lime dressing. Ready in 30 minutes, no cooking required.
Servings: 6
Calories: 208kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb sushi-grade tuna
- ¾ cup fresh lime juice about 6 limes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 small green bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ medium-to-large red onion thinly sliced (about ¾ cup)
- ¼ cup shredded carrot
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Dice the tuna into ½-inch cubes. Rinse briefly under cold water and pat dry. Place in a large glass or non-reactive bowl.
- Pour the lime juice over the tuna and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- While the tuna marinates, slice the onion, bell pepper, and cucumber thin. Quarter the cherry tomatoes. Shred the carrot if not already done.
- After 20 minutes, drain about half the lime juice from the bowl.
- Add the coconut milk, vegetables, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately, chilled.
Notes
- Fish substitutes: Mahi-mahi or wahoo can replace tuna. Whatever you use, it must be sushi-grade.
- Vegetable swaps: Vegetable swaps: Avocado makes a nice addition if you're serving immediately, but skip it if you're planning on leftovers as it will brown quickly. Any color bell pepper works. Celery is a good swap or addition for extra crunch.
- Coconut milk: Full-fat gives the best creamy result. Light coconut milk works but the dressing will be thinner.
- Leftover coconut milk: A standard 13.5 oz can is more than you'll need. Freeze the remainder in an ice cube tray, transfer to a bag once frozen, and use within 3 months.
- Marinating time: Don't go much beyond 20 minutes or the tuna will over-firm and the flavor will turn sharp.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 8g | Protein: 19g | Total Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 455mg | Dietary Fiber: 1g | Total Sugars: 3g | Vitamin A: 2770IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Vitamin D: 4µg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg | Includes Added Sugar: 0g