How to Make Tuna Salami – Curing, Aging, and Health Benefits | Global Seafoods

by Oleg Nikitenko August 17, 2025

🐟 How to Make Tuna Salami at Home – Curing, Aging & Benefits

Tuna salami is an exciting, gourmet take on traditional charcuterie — made using high-quality tuna, dry-cured and aged for maximum flavor. It's a protein-rich, omega-3-packed option for seafood lovers and health-conscious foodies.

In this post, you’ll learn:

  • ✅ What tuna salami is

  • 🔪 How to make and age it at home

  • 🧠 Nutritional & culinary benefits

  • 🔗 Where to buy premium tuna online

🔍 What Is Tuna Salami?

Tuna salami is a dry-cured seafood sausage made from fresh tuna and aromatic spices, stuffed into casings, and aged to develop rich umami flavor and firm texture.

Commonly made with yellowfin , albacore , or bluefin tuna , this salami can be enjoyed thinly sliced, like prosciutto or jamón, and makes a perfect addition to seafood charcuterie boards.

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🛠️ Tuna Salami Recipe – How to Make It

Important: Always use curing salt (Prague Powder #2) and maintain proper humidity and temperature control.

🧂 Ingredients:

  • 2.5 lbs sushi-grade tuna or wild albacore

  • 20g kosher salt

  • 3g Prague Powder #2

  • 5g sugar

  • Seasonings: black pepper, fennel, garlic, chili flakes

  • Natural casings (or collagen)

🔧 Instructions:

  1. Grind or finely chop the tuna.

  2. Mix with salt, curing salt, sugar, and spices.

  3. Stuff into casings and tie.

  4. Optionally ferment 24–48 hours at 68°F/85% RH.

  5. Hang to dry age at 50–55°F and 75–80% humidity for 3–6 weeks.

Once dry-aged to ~30–35% weight loss, it’s ready to slice and enjoy!

🧊 How to Age Tuna Salami Properly

Aging brings out deep, complex flavors. You’ll need:

  • A curing chamber or modified fridge

  • Hygrometer to track humidity

  • 3–6 weeks of patience!

Use hot-smoked tuna or smoked swordfish to compare textures if you're experimenting with cured fish.

🧠 Health & Culinary Benefits

✅ Health Highlights:

  • High in lean protein

  • Naturally rich in omega-3s

  • Lower fat than pork salami

  • Great pescatarian-friendly snack

🍽️ Serving Ideas:

  • Charcuterie boards with cheese, pickles, and crackers

  • On pizza or crostini

  • With hamachi collar or swordfish steaks for a seafood platter

  • Pair with dry white wine or sake

📦 Where to Buy Premium Tuna for Salami

To make the best tuna salami, start with the best fish:

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