Tuna Tartare with Lime Creme Fraiche Recipe

Name: Tuna Tartare with Lime Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound skinless sushi-grade ahi tuna; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 large jalapeno chile, seeded and finely minced; 2 tablespoons finely minced red onion; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel or sea salt; 1/3 cup creme fraiche; 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice; Kosher salt; 24 fried wontons (page 49), shrimp crackers, rice crackers, or thin toasts; Finely minced scallions for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 pound skinless sushi-grade ahi tuna
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 large jalapeno chile, seeded and finely minced
2 tablespoons finely minced red onion
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel or sea salt
1/3 cup creme fraiche
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Kosher salt
24 fried wontons (page 49), shrimp crackers, rice crackers, or thin toasts
Finely minced scallions for garnish

1
Cut the tuna into neat, small dice.
2
Place in a bowl set over ice.
3
Stir in the olive oil, jalapeno, onion, sesame seeds, lime zest, soy sauce, and fleur de sel.
4
In a deep bowl, whisk the creme fraiche, lime juice, and a pinch of kosher salt to soft peaks.
5
Spoon the tartare onto the fried wontons, dividing it evenly.
6
Top each serving with a small dollop of the whipped creme fraiche and garnish with a sprinkle of scallions.
7
Serve immediately.
8
Enjoy with Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc or other crisp white wine.

700

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

159

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound skinless sushi-grade ahi tuna, 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 large jalapeno chile, seeded and finely minced, 2 tablespoons finely minced red onion, and more.

Yes, Tuna Tartare with Lime Creme Fraiche 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 Tartare with Lime Creme Fraiche

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