Chef's Exquisite Tuna Tartare

Chef's Exquisite Tuna Tartare

25 mins
medium
4 servings

A vibrant and flavorful tuna tartare, perfect for a sophisticated appetizer or light meal. This recipe showcases the delicate taste of fresh tuna with a touch of elegance.

AppetizerJapaneseTuna

Equipment Needed

  • Dessert ring (optional)
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp Knife

Ingredients

  • 200.00 gTuna (Sushi Grade)(Freshly caught tuna is best, cut into small cubes.)
  • 2.00 mediumShallots(Finely diced.)
  • 4.00 tbspExtra Virgin Olive Oil(High quality for best flavor.)
  • 1.00 mediumLemon(Freshly squeezed juice, reserved for serving.)
  • 1.00 tspSea Salt(Kosher salt preferred.)
  • 0.50 tspFreshly Ground Black Pepper(To taste.)

Instructions

1

Prepare the tuna: Rinse and pat the tuna dry. Cut into small, even cubes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Prep the shallots: Peel and finely dice the shallots.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

3

Combine ingredients: Place the tuna and shallots in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Marinate: Gently mix the ingredients and let it marinate for 5 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Add oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and gently toss to combine.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Rest: Let the tartare rest for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Plate: Arrange the tartare on a plate using a dessert ring for a visually appealing presentation.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Garnish: Drizzle with lemon juice just before serving.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Serve: Enjoy with your favorite sides, such as crisp vegetables or crusty bread.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Optional: Substitute salmon for a different flavor profile.

Estimated time: 1 minutes