Curried Tuna Tartare Recipe

Name: Curried Tuna Tartare
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg yolk; salt, to taste; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Madras curry powder; 12 ounces sushi-grade tuna, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 tablespoons celery, cut into brunoise (1/8-inch dice); 2 tablespoons radish, cut into brunoise plus extra julienned for garnish; 1 tablespoon snipped chives; salt and freshly ground pepper; fresh lemon juice; canola oil for brushing

Servings: persons

1 large egg yolk
salt, to taste
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
12 ounces sushi-grade tuna, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons celery, cut into brunoise (1/8-inch dice)
2 tablespoons radish, cut into brunoise plus extra julienned for garnish
1 tablespoon snipped chives
salt and freshly ground pepper
fresh lemon juice
canola oil for brushing

1
In a blender, puree the egg yolk with a pinch of salt.
2
With the machine on, slowly add the oil.
3
Scrape the mayonnaise into a bowl and whisk in the lemon juice and curry powder; refrigerate.
4
In a medium bowl, toss the tuna with the vegetable brunoise and chives.
5
Fold in 1/2 cup of the curry mayonnaise.
6
Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
7
Brush a 4- or 6-ounce ramekin with oil.
8
Pack one fourth of the tartare in the ramekin and turn it out in the center of a plate.
9
Repeat with the remaining tartare.
10
Garnish the tops with the radish julienne and celery sprigs.
11
Decorate the plates with dots of the remaining curry mayonnaise and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg yolk, salt, to taste, 1/2 cup canola oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Curried 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Curried Tuna Tartare

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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