Tuna Tartar Recipe

Name: Tuna Tartar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces sushi-quality tuna; 2 tablespoons minced cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 1/2 teaspoon ginger, peeled and finely grated; 1 teaspoon safflower oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 6 grinds black pepper; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1/2 small red onion, sliced paper-thin; 1 medium cucumber, sliced paper-thin; 20 large caper berries; 16 toast points (crusts removed)

Servings: persons

8 ounces sushi-quality tuna
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 teaspoon ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 teaspoon safflower oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 grinds black pepper
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 small red onion, sliced paper-thin
1 medium cucumber, sliced paper-thin
20 large caper berries
16 toast points (crusts removed)

1
Dice the tuna as finely as possible, or put it through a meat grinder using the largest disk.
2
Transfer to a small bowl and add the cilantro, shallot, ginger, oil, salt and pepper.
3
Mix until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
4
Cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours.
5
When ready to serve, mix the lime juice into the tuna.
6
Divide the tuna between 4 small plates, mounding it in the center of the plates.
7
Divide the onion, cucumbers, caper berries and toast points between the plates and 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces sushi-quality tuna, 2 tablespoons minced cilantro, 1 tablespoon minced shallot, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, peeled and finely grated, and more.

Yes, Tuna Tartar falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Tuna Tartar

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