Cucumber Soup with Seared Tuna Tartare Recipe

Name: Cucumber Soup with Seared Tuna Tartare
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large European cucumberpeeled, seeded and coarsely chopped, 1 tablespoon finely diced; 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 2 tablespoons water; 1/8 teaspoon mild curry powder; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; One 1/2-pound tuna steak; 3 tablespoons finely diced tomato; 1 small shallot, minced; 1 tablespoon snipped chives; 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 large European cucumberpeeled, seeded and coarsely chopped, 1 tablespoon finely diced
3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons water
1/8 teaspoon mild curry powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
One 1/2-pound tuna steak
3 tablespoons finely diced tomato
1 small shallot, minced
1 tablespoon snipped chives
1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley

1
In a blender, puree the coarsely chopped cucumber with the yogurt, water, curry, cayenne and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lemon juice.
2
Season with salt and black pepper and refrigerate.
3
Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a small skillet.
4
Add the tuna and cook over high heat for 2 minutes, turning once; cut into 1/4-inch dice.
5
Toss with the diced cucumber, tomato, shallot, chives, parsley, 2 teaspoons of olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice.
6
Season with salt and black pepper.
7
Pour the soup into bowls, top with the tuna and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large European cucumberpeeled, seeded and coarsely chopped, 1 tablespoon finely diced, 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt, 2 tablespoons water, 1/8 teaspoon mild curry powder, and more.

Yes, Cucumber Soup with Seared Tuna Tartare falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Cucumber Soup with Seared Tuna Tartare

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