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Tuna & Spam Mousse Tacos

Tuna & Spam Mousse Tacos
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yields
4 servings

These tuna tacos combine Hawaiian flavors with a unique spin on Spam.

Courtesy of Executive Chef Matt Dean Pettit, Rock Lobster Food Co, Matty’s Seafood Brands & Food Network show Super Snack Brothers.

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ingredients

Mousse

1
(12-oz) can Spam
1
jalapeno, seeds removed and finely diced
1
egg white
1
tsp Dijon mustard
salt and pepper

Tuna

8
oz fresh ahi tuna
2
Tbsp olive oil
¼
cup sesame seeds

Tacos

4
tortillas
2
radishes, sliced paper-thin
cilantro (optional)
1
lime, quartered
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directions

Step 1

Remove Spam from the can and chop it into thin, steak-like pieces.

Step 2

In a food processor or blender, blend the spam, jalapeno, egg white, and Dijon mustard into a smooth purée. Salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Spoon the Spam mousse into a piping bag, and place the bag into the refrigerator until needed.

Step 4

Coat the tuna with olive oil. Roll the oiled tuna in sesame seeds to cover the tuna completely.

Step 5

In a hot, non-stick frying pan, sear the tuna for 1 minute. Gently lift and turn the tuna, and sear for 30-45 seconds longer.

Step 6

Transfer the tuna to a paper towel-lined plate. Once the tuna has cooled, slice it into ½-inch pieces.

Step 7

One by one, place each tortilla in a hot frying pan for approximately 15 seconds, until soft.

Step 8

Place the tuna in the middle of the tortillas. Top with sliced radishes.

Step 9

Remove the Spam mousse from the refrigerator and pipe into attractive bulbs onto each tuna pieces. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Step 10

Serve each taco with a quarter of lime on the side.

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