Fresh Tuna Tacos

Fresh Tuna Tacos

1/3 cup sour cream

1/4 cup chopped red onion

3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chilies (See Note)

1 8-ounce ahi tuna steak, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

4 taco shells

Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Place tuna in medium bowl; sprinkle with taco seasoning. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna; saute to desired doneness, about 3 minutes for medium.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in sour cream mixture. Cook just until heated through, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes (do not boil).

Heat taco shells in microwave 20 seconds. Fill taco shells with tuna mixture.

* Note: Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

Makes 4 servings.
 

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