Tuna Tartare

3/4 lb very fresh tuna steak
4 T olive oil
Grated zest of 1 lime
3 T freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 tsp. wasabi powder
1 1/2 t soy sauce
6 dashes Tabasco
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup minced scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
2 tsp minced fresh jalapeno pepper, seeds removed
1 ripe Hass avocado
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Cut the tuna into 1/4 inch dice and place it in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, wasabi, soy sauce, Tabasco, salt and pepper. Pour over the tuna, add the scallions and jalapeno, and mix well. Cut the avocado in half, remove the seed and peel. Cut the avocado into 1/4 inch dice. Carefully mix the avocado into the tuna mixture. Add the toasted sesame seeds if using and season to taste. Allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour for the flavors to blend. Serve on crackers.
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