Minas Tartare Of Ahi Tuna Recipes

BAJA-STYLE AHI TUNA TARTARE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce and lime juice.
• Add the diced tuna, cucumber, capers, sesame seeds, olives and cilantro. Carefully toss to combine.
• Divide the tartare between 4 chilled serving bowls and serve with tostadas.

TUNA TARTARE (BAREFOOT CONTESSA) INA GARTEN

Steps:

• Cut the tuna into 1/4-inch dice and place it in a very large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, wasabi, soy sauce, hot red pepper sauce, salt, and pepper.
• Pour over the tuna, add the scallions and jalapeno, and mix well.
• Cut the avocados in half, remove the seed, and peel.
• Cut the avocados into 1/4-inch dice.
• Carefully mix the avocado into the tuna mixture; so that the lime juice covers thewm. (To prevent discoloration).
• Add the toasted sesame seeds, if using, and season to taste.
• Allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for the flavors to blend.
• Serve on crackers.

SEARED AHI TUNA TARTARE WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• Brush the tuna with 1/2 tb. of the oil and sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
• Put a heavy skillet on high heat for a few minutes, then sear the tuna for about 3 minutes on each side. The tuna should be brown on the outside and nearly opaque on the inside.
• Let the tuna cool, then chop it into small pieces.
• Combine all the ingredients, stirring just to blend.
• Salt and pepper to taste, and chill.
• Serve with tortilla chips or baguette slices.