Ahi Nachos With Wasabi Crema Recipe
Upgrade your nacho game with a big platter of these ahi nachos with wasabi crema! Marinated ahi sits on top of freshly fried wonton chips with melted mozzarella, wasabi crema, avocado, red onion, ginger, cilantro and jalapeño slices.
How to Make the Best Ahi Nachos With Wasabi Crema
Gourmet Nachos with Fresh Ahi
These ahi nachos with wasabi crema take the classic nacho to a whole new level of sophistication. By swapping traditional tortilla chips for crispy wonton chips and topping them with seared ahi, you get a restaurant-quality appetizer that’s sure to impress your guests. The combination of cool, creamy wasabi crema with fresh avocado, ginger, and cilantro creates a perfect balance of flavors that works beautifully with the tender, marinated ahi.
Why This Recipe Works
The beauty of this dish lies in its layered flavors and textures. The crispy wonton chips provide a sturdy base that doesn’t get soggy like regular tortilla chips would. The hot, melted mozzarella cheese creates a creamy foundation, while the fresh toppings—bright cilantro, spicy jalapeño, and peppery wasabi crema—add excitement to every bite. The marinated ahi brings an elegant, umami-rich protein that transforms nachos from bar food into a sophisticated appetizer worthy of any dinner party.
Perfect for Any Occasion
Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering, a dinner party, or looking for an impressive appetizer that feeds a crowd, these ahi nachos deliver. They come together quickly once everything is prepped, and you can even marinate the ahi ahead of time. The result is a show-stopping dish that looks far more complicated than it actually is to prepare.
Ahi Nachos With Wasabi Crema
Upgrade your nacho game with a big platter of these ahi nachos with wasabi crema! Marinated ahi sits on top of freshly fried wonton chips with melted mozzarella, wasabi crema, avocado, red onion, ginger, cilantro and jalapeño slices.
Ingredients
Wonton Chips
Marinated Ahi
Wasabi Crema
Nachos Assembly
Instructions
Prepare Wonton Chips
- In a large sauce pan or Dutch oven, pour enough peanut oil to come up 2 inches. Heat the oil to 350 degrees.
- Drop in a few wontons at a time and fry for about 40 seconds. Using tongs, flip the wontons and heat until the wonton chip is golden brown, about another 30 to 40 seconds.
- Remove the fried wontons to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat until all wontons are fried.
Prepare Ahi
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, stir together the soy sauce, chili garlic sauce and lime juice.
- Add the cubed ahi and stir to coat. Place in the refrigerator to marinate.
- Prep the cheese, avocado, red onion and fresh ginger while the ahi marinates.
Make Wasabi Crema
- Mix together the Mexican-style crema, wasabi paste and salt in a small bowl.
- Start with 1 teaspoon of wasabi paste and taste. If you want a stronger wasabi flavor, add another teaspoon.
Assemble and Bake
- On a baking sheet or cast iron skillet, lay down half of the wonton chips and top with half of the cheese.
- Repeat with the remaining chips and cheese. If you have a sheet pan large enough to hold all the chips in one layer, you can use that instead.
- Bake until the cheese fully melts, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Final Assembly
- While the nachos bake, toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Once the cheese melts, remove from oven and sprinkle the marinated ahi, wasabi crema, avocado, jalapeño, lime juice, red onion, cilantro, fresh ginger and sesame seeds all over the nachos.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a stronger wasabi flavor, start with 1.5 to 2 teaspoons in the crema.
- The ahi can be marinated for up to 2 hours in advance.
- This recipe easily feeds a crowd and is perfect for parties and special occasions.