Carpaccio of Tuna with Nicoise Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Carpaccio of Tuna with Nicoise Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup (1/16-inch dice) eggplant; 1/3 cup (1/16-inch dice) zucchini; 1/3 cup (1/16-inch dice) fennel bulb; 1/3 cup (1/16-inch dice) peeled, seeded ripe tomato; 2 tablespoons finely chopped pitted Nicoise olives; 4 teaspoons high-quality red wine vinegar, preferably Chianti; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1/8 teaspoon minced garlic; 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed; 4 (2 1/2-ounce) slices sushi-grade tuna fillet; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup (1/16-inch dice) eggplant
1/3 cup (1/16-inch dice) zucchini
1/3 cup (1/16-inch dice) fennel bulb
1/3 cup (1/16-inch dice) peeled, seeded ripe tomato
2 tablespoons finely chopped pitted Nicoise olives
4 teaspoons high-quality red wine vinegar, preferably Chianti
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
4 (2 1/2-ounce) slices sushi-grade tuna fillet
1 teaspoon fine sea salt

1
In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the eggplant and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
3
Transfer to a bowl.
4
Repeat the procedure with the zucchini, using an additional 2 teaspoons oil, and cooking for 2 minutes.
5
Repeat with the fennel, using another 2 teaspoons oil, and cooking for 2 minutes.
6
Cool the vegetables completely.
7
Add the tomatoes, olives, remaining 4 tablespoons oil, the vinegar, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper and mix well.
8
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 8 hours.
9
For each serving, brush the inside of a large dinner plate with some of the oil.
10
Place 1 tuna slice on the plate and cover with a large piece of strong plastic wrap.
11
Using the flat side of a meat pounder, pound the tuna until it is so thin it covers the inside of the plate.
12
Leaving the plastic wrap intact, refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 8 hours.
13
When ready to serve, carefully peel off the plastic wrap.
14
Brush the tuna with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with the salt.
15
Spoon the vinaigrette over the tuna, spreading it evenly over the surface.
16
Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/3 cup (1/16-inch dice) eggplant, 1/3 cup (1/16-inch dice) zucchini, 1/3 cup (1/16-inch dice) fennel bulb, and more.

Yes, Carpaccio of Tuna with Nicoise Vinaigrette falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Carpaccio of Tuna with Nicoise Vinaigrette

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