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Best Tuna Tartare Recipe
This authentic recipe for tuna tartare is mixed with sharp lemon juice, capers and tomatoes, then topped with garlicky toasted breadcrumbs for the ultimate mix of textures and flavors. This simple preparation really highlights the delicate flavor of fresh tuna and is easy to make, yet so impressive!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320 kcal
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the Toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 clove garlic minced or grated
- pinch salt to taste
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
For the Tuna Tartare
- 1 lb fresh sushi-grade tuna
- 1 tomato, seeded and diced about ½ cup
- 3 tablespoons minced red onion
- 3 tablespoons capers drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Crostini, crackers or potato chips optional, for serving
Instructions
Toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs
For the Tuna Tartare
Notes
- The quality of your ingredients really matters. Use the freshest, best quality tuna, tomatoes, capers and extra virgin olive oil.
- Keep your tuna cold at all times to maintain freshness.
- Place the tuna in the freezer 30-60 minutes before cutting to make the flesh firmer and easier to slice.
- For a restaurant worthy presentation, chill your plates into the refrigerator or freezer before serving.
- Do not add the lemon juice or sea salt until right before serving so that it doesn't begin to cook or cure the tuna.
Nutrition Information
Calories
320kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
542mg
(23%)
Potassium
386mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2604IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 542mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 386mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2604IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.