Spicy Tuna Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Tuna Lettuce Wraps

Mia

These Spicy Tuna Lettuce Wraps bring the fresh, bold flavors of a poke bowl into a convenient, low-carb format that's perfect for the Optavia Lean & Green meal plan. Using sashimi-grade tuna ensures you're getting the highest quality protein with a buttery texture that melts in your mouth, while the crisp butter lettuce provides the perfect vessel for this vibrant filling.

The star of this dish is the perfectly seasoned tuna, which is carefully diced and tossed with just the right amount of sriracha for heat, fresh green onions for a sharp bite, and a touch of low-sodium soy sauce for umami depth. The result is a protein-packed meal that delivers approximately 30 grams of lean protein per serving while keeping calories and carbs impressively low. The butter lettuce leaves act as nature's tortilla, adding a refreshing crunch and subtle sweetness that balances the spicy tuna beautifully.

What makes this recipe truly special is its simplicity and speed—it comes together in under 15 minutes with no cooking required, making it ideal for busy lunch breaks or meal prep. The fresh, raw preparation preserves all the omega-3 fatty acids and nutrients in the tuna, while the minimal ingredients let the quality of the fish shine through. It's a restaurant-quality dish that you can easily make at home, and it's so satisfying that you won't even miss the rice or tortillas.

This recipe perfectly embodies the Optavia philosophy of clean eating with bold flavors. It's proof that healthy eating doesn't mean sacrificing taste, and that with the right ingredients, you can create something that's both nutritious and absolutely delicious.

Mia

Mia

Recipe Author: Welcome to Mia's Kitchen, where every recipe is plant-forward, anti-inflammatory, and full of flavor. Her meals make it easy to eat well, support gut health, and enjoy balanced, wholesome cooking at home.

Nutrition

10 minutes
None servings
210 calories
Fat 2.50g
Carbs 6.00g
Protein 32.00g

Ingredients

5 ozsashimi-grade tuna, cut into small 1/4-inch cubes
1 tspsriracha sauce
1/2 tsplow-sodium soy sauce
2 tbspgreen onions, thinly sliced
1/2 tsprice vinegar
1/4 tspsesame seeds (optional)
6 large leavesbutter lettuce leaves, washed and dried
1 tbspfresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 wedgelime, for serving (optional)

Equipment

Cutting board
measuring spoons
medium mixing bowl
sharp knife
serving plate
spatula or mixing spoon
paper towels or salad spinner

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Supports anti-inflammatory principles with omega-3 rich tuna, fresh herbs like cilantro, and minimal processed ingredients. The recipe emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods that help reduce inflammation.

Clean Eating

Exemplifies clean eating with minimally processed, whole food ingredients like fresh tuna, lettuce, and simple seasonings. The recipe focuses on high-quality, recognizable ingredients prepared simply and nutritiously.

Ketogenic Diet

Perfectly keto-friendly with zero carbs from the lettuce wrap, high-quality protein from sashimi-grade tuna, and healthy fats from sesame seeds and optional olive oil. The recipe provides a perfect low-carb, high-fat meal that fits ketogenic macronutrient requirements.

Low-Carb Diet

Ideal for low-carb diets with virtually no carbohydrates, using crisp lettuce leaves as a wrap and featuring lean protein from fresh tuna. The recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal carbohydrate impact.

Optavia

Perfectly aligned with Optavia's Lean & Green meal plan, featuring a high-protein tuna base, abundant non-starchy vegetables (lettuce), and minimal carbohydrates. The recipe meets Optavia's precise nutritional guidelines for portion and macronutrient balance.

Instructions

1

Wash the butter lettuce leaves thoroughly under cold water and pat them completely dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner. Set aside on a clean plate.

2 min
2

Using a sharp knife on a clean cutting board, cut the sashimi-grade tuna into small, uniform 1/4-inch cubes. Ensure all pieces are similar in size for even coating and texture.

3 min
3

Thinly slice the green onions, separating the white and light green parts from the dark green tops. Reserve some of the dark green parts for garnish.

1 min
4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sriracha sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Whisk together until well blended.

5

Add the cubed tuna and sliced green onions to the bowl with the sauce. Gently fold the ingredients together using a spatula or spoon, being careful not to break up the tuna cubes. Mix until all pieces are evenly coated.

1 min
6

Arrange the butter lettuce leaves on a serving plate, cupped side up to create natural bowls for the tuna mixture.

1 min
7

Spoon approximately 2-3 tablespoons of the spicy tuna mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf, distributing evenly among all 6 leaves.

1 min
8

Garnish the wraps with sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, and reserved green onion tops if desired. Serve immediately with a lime wedge on the side for squeezing over the wraps.

1 min

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