Description
Tuna carpaccio brings a fresh Mediterranean twist to your table, letting you savor thin, silky slices of raw fish dressed with zesty citrus and herbs. Elegant yet simple, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 200 grams tuna loin
Complementary Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parmesan shavings
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 handful arugula leaves
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Select a 200g sushi-grade tuna loin and place it in the freezer for 20 minutes to help firm up the texture for precise slicing.
- Remove tuna from freezer and use an extremely sharp knife to create paper-thin, ⅛-inch translucent slices across the grain of the fish.
- Arrange the delicate tuna slices on a chilled plate, slightly overlapping them to create an elegant presentation.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons of high-quality extra virgin olive oil with 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lemon mixture evenly over your tuna slices, ensuring each piece receives a light coating.
- Sprinkle coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper across the carpaccio to enhance the fish’s natural flavor.
- Optional: Scatter 1 tablespoon of capers and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan shavings over the tuna for added complexity.
- Garnish the carpaccio with a handful of peppery arugula leaves for a fresh, vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately at room temperature to appreciate the tuna’s delicate texture and flavor profile.
Notes
- Always purchase sushi-grade tuna from a reputable fishmonger to ensure safe raw consumption.
- Freeze the tuna for 20 minutes before slicing to make cutting thin, even pieces much easier.
- Use an extremely sharp knife and slice against the grain to create delicate, almost transparent tuna slices.
- For gluten-free diners, skip the Parmesan and double-check that your capers are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Tuna
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 412 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg