Tuna Tartare Recipe

Name: Tuna Tartare
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 ounces sushi-quality Ahi Tuna, cut into small dice; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled and diced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt & freshly ground pepper; For the crispy shallots and rice:; canola oil for frying; 4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons rice crispies; sea salt; For the soy-sesame dressing:; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons mirin; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon hot sesame oil; 1 teaspoon honey

Servings: persons

20 ounces sushi-quality Ahi Tuna, cut into small dice
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt & freshly ground pepper
For the crispy shallots and rice:
canola oil for frying
4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons rice crispies
sea salt
For the soy-sesame dressing:
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey

1
For the tuna tartare: Toss the tuna with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the avocado with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
2
For the crispy shallots & rice: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Toss the shallots in the flour and fry for 45 seconds, or until golden brown. Remove the shallots with a fine mesh strainer and drain on paper towels. Mix the rice crispies. Season with salt.
3
For the soy-sesame dressing and finish: Mix all the ingredients together.
4
To assemble: Mold the avocado using a 3-inch tartlet ring or cube mold. Mold the tuna tartare on top of the avocado and finish with the crispy shallots. Lift off the ring and drizzle the dressing around.

375

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 ounces sushi-quality Ahi Tuna, cut into small dice, 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled and diced, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, 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!

Tuna Tartare

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