Zesty Thai Tuna Lettuce Cups

Zesty Thai Tuna Lettuce Cups

These Spicy Thai-Inspired Tuna Lettuce Wraps are a delightful blend of fresh ingredients and bold flavors, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Sriracha
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sambal
• 2 cans canned tuna
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 1 small onion
• 1 medium carrot
• 1/4 cup green onions
• 1 small jalapeño
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 head lettuce leaves

Method

1. Start by creating a zesty mayo blend; mix Sriracha, mayonnaise, and sambal in a small bowl. Place it in the fridge to chill until needed.
2. In a large bowl, take the canned tuna and gently break it apart into sizeable chunks. Add in fresh cilantro, basil, chopped bell pepper, diced onion, grated carrot, most of the green onions, and chopped jalapeño. Mix everything together carefully to keep the tuna intact.
3. In another small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, sambal, sesame seeds, sugar, salt, pepper, fresh lime juice, and minced garlic to create a flavorful dressing. Pour this over the tuna mixture and fold gently to combine.
4. Serve the tuna mixture on crisp lettuce leaves, topping each with a drizzle of the prepared spicy mayo. Garnish with the leftover green onions, cilantro, and basil for an extra burst of flavor.