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Sicilian Tuna Crudo with Olives and Pistachios
This recipe for Sicilian style tuna crudo is so delicious and only takes 15 minutes to make. Fresh raw tuna is topped with coarse sea salt, lemon, Sicilian olives, fresh basil, crunchy pistachios and plenty of olive oil. It's a simple, flavorful preparation that highlights the delicate tuna and is so stunning on a plate.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 165 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ½ lb fresh sushi-grade tuna
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- coarse flaky sea salt to taste
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 tablespoon Castelvetrano olives pitted and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon pistachios shelled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil finely minced
Notes
- The quality of your ingredients really matters. Use the freshest, best quality tuna and extra virgin olive oil for the best tasting carpaccio.
- Keep your tuna cold at all times to maintain freshness.
- Placing the tuna in the freezer for 30-60 minutes before slicing will make the flesh firmer and easier to cut.
- For a restaurant worthy presentation, chill your plates in the refrigerator or freezer beforehand.
- To make in advance, arrange the slices on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 5 hours in advance. When ready, dress and serve.
- 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
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
54mg
(2%)
Potassium
202mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1293IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1293IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.