Albacore Tuna Tacos with Avocado Cream

Fresh Albacore Tuna isn’t anywhere near the same as the stuff you find in the can and that’s the God’s honest truth. You could have knocked me over with a feather the first time I had it fresh because raised on a farm in Northern Ontario, Canada tuna of the fresh variety was only something I read about.

We hit the dock in Newport a couple of days ago and bought a whole fresh 11 pound fish right off the boat it came in on. The fisherman even cleaned it for us and so we came home with 4 lovely loins of boneless meat.

We marinated a loin for a couple of hours in purchased Sun Dried Tomato and Basil vinaigrette, courtesy of Kraft Co. and Big Guy grilled it outside on the gas barbecue. Flaked and loaded into corn tortillas along with cabbage slaw, peach and mango salsa, a few slivers of red onion and some avocado cream, it’s a meal fit for Neptune himself.

Here’s the recipe for the cream that we’ve had here before thanks to John Conley of Salsa Brava fame.  Not only is it stellar on fish tacos, but used as a dip or slathered on chicken chimies  or even moistening leftover tuna in a salad sandwich – it’s all yummy in the tummy.

I have a suspicion that when you give it a try, you’ll be keeping some in the refrigerator at all times.

Avocado Cream (adapted from John Conley, Salsa Brava Cochina)

1 cup sour cream

Juice of 2 limes

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1 avocado, pit and skin removed

Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste

Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Store covered in an airtight container in refrigerator.  

 

Comments

[Lea]

Nothing like fish fresh from the sea! Those tacos look divine! I do so want to try that avocado cream - but every time I buy avocados, Sweet William eats them up before I can turn around! Maybe I need to buy more, eh?

[June]

Lea - I have a feeling he'd be eating this with a straw. LOLOL We're off to the "Salty Dawg" for breakfast then upriver for a little fly fishing. Life is just so darn fine, I can't tell ya!

[Lorraine]

Oh man, now I really wish I was feeling better. Those look like some fine tacos, and the avocado cream definitely looks straw worthy.

[pam]

Love the sound of the cream! I am so into condiments and sauces.

[June]

Lorraine - wish you were feeling better too. Have to get Big Guy to make you some of his special tea.

Pam - I know what you mean because I'm rather partial to them too, particularly anything with cream or sour cream as you've no doubt noticed. LOL

[Mags]

Not able to get the fresh albacore here in Indiana, but we're headed to Trader Joe's tomorrow and I'm stocking up on their frozen tuna. It's the best this midwestern gal has ever had.... and I can't wait to try it with that avocado cream.

Hope you two are having a fantastic time girl. Thanks for the birthday wishes!!

[June]

Mags - Trader's is great isn't it ...hope you like the cream too. We are having a great time as always and the time's going much too fast.