Italian-style Tuna Tartare
20 min
total
4
people
391
calories per serving
Ingredients
4 people
- 600 gTuna (finely diced)
- 1 pcRed onion (finely minced)
- 10 pcBasil (chopped leaves)
- 4 tbspExtra virgin olive oil
- 1 pcCitrus limon (L.) Burm. f. (juiced)
- 1 pinchFleur de sel
- 1 pinchBlack pepper ground
- 2 tbspCapers (drained and chopped)
Method
Bright red tuna cubes, glistening with olive oil, heightened by pungent capers and fresh basil. The texture is meltingly soft, almost buttery, with a sharp citrus finish.
- 1
Using a very sharp knife, slice the tuna into sheets, then strips, and finally 5mm cubes. The cut must be clean to avoid bruising the flesh.
- 2
Finely mince the red onion. Roughly chop the basil leaves. The pieces should be visible to provide structure to the dish.
- 3
In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, onion, basil, and capers. Pour in olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Mix gently: the oil must coat every cube to make them glisten.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get this dish right?
- Keep the tuna chilled until the very last moment to make dicing easier.
- Do not prepare the tartare more than 30 minutes in advance, as the lemon will cook the fish and change its color.
How long does this dish keep?
Consume immediately after preparation. Does not store.
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