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Tuna Wrap

A quick, fresh tuna wrap or lettuce wrap with creamy oregano dressing and crisp vegetables.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 ahi tuna steaks
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper or to taste (for dressing)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 tortillas 8-inch size, or use Boston lettuce leaves for lettuce wraps
  • 1 cup carrot sticks
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 jalapeño sliced
  • optional spinach
  • optional green onions sliced
  • optional grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Boston lettuce

Instructions

  • Make the dressing by combining mayonnaise, dried oregano (or fresh), 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl; mix until smooth and set aside.
  • Pat the tuna steaks dry and rub both sides with 2 tablespoons olive oil, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and sear the tuna 2–3 minutes per side, until charred outside but still rare inside.
  • Transfer the tuna to a plate and let rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  • For tortilla wraps: place a tortilla flat and spread about 1 tablespoon of the dressing down the center.
  • Layer carrot sticks, sliced avocado, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, and optional spinach, green onions, and Parmesan along the tortilla center.
  • Top the vegetables with sliced tuna, fold in the sides, then roll to close the wrap.
  • Optional: return the wrapped tortilla to the grill pan and cook 2–3 minutes per side to warm and crisp the outside.
  • For lettuce wraps: open a large Boston lettuce leaf, spoon a teaspoon of dressing into the base, add the fillings and tuna, then drizzle another 1/2 teaspoon of dressing and fold to serve.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • small spoon or whisk
  • Grill Pan or Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Measuring Spoons

Notes

  • Use fresh or canned tuna; both work well.
  • If using fresh ahi, buy good-quality tuna and sear briefly.
  • Avoid overcooking the tuna to keep it moist.
  • Swap or add vegetables to suit your preference.
  • Use large lettuce leaves like Boston for lettuce wraps.
  • Prepare the dressing and fillings ahead for quick assembly.