Tuna Ceviche or Tartare With Avocado Recipe

Name: Tuna Ceviche or Tartare With Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound albacore or yellowfin tuna, cut in 1/2 inch dice; 1/2 small red onion, cut in small dice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 to 2 serrano or jalapeno chiles, to taste, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained; 1 ripe medium avocado, cut in small dice; Salt, preferably kosher salt; freshly ground pepper to taste; ⅓ cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped cilantro to taste; Leaf lettuce, baby spinach or arugula, or radicchio leaves for serving

Servings: persons

1 pound albacore or yellowfin tuna, cut in 1/2 inch dice
1/2 small red onion, cut in small dice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 to 2 serrano or jalapeno chiles, to taste, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
1 ripe medium avocado, cut in small dice
Salt, preferably kosher salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped cilantro to taste
Leaf lettuce, baby spinach or arugula, or radicchio leaves for serving

1
Prepare the tuna and refrigerate while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
2
Place the onion in a small bowl, and cover with cold water.
3
Let sit five minutes, then drain, rinse and dry on paper towels.
4
In a medium bowl, combine the onion, garlic, chile, capers, avocado, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the lime juice.
5
Toss together gently.
6
Add the tuna to the bowl.
7
Stir together the remaining lime juice and the olive oil.
8
Pour over the tuna, and toss the mixture together.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes, stirring gently from time to time.
11
Just before serving, add the cilantro and toss together.
12
Taste and adjust seasonings.
13
Line plates with salad greens, spoon the ceviche on top, and serve.

312

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound albacore or yellowfin tuna, cut in 1/2 inch dice, 1/2 small red onion, cut in small dice, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 to 2 serrano or jalapeno chiles, to taste, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Tuna Ceviche or Tartare With Avocado 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.

Tuna Ceviche or Tartare With Avocado

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