Ready for a flavour explosion that’s as zingy as it is effortless? Dive into our Tuna Tartare with Avocado, featuring the finest sashimi-grade British tuna. This dish packs a punch with fresh lime and ginger, yet it's super simple and safe to prepare at home. Perfectly balanced and incredibly tasty, it’s the ultimate way to showcase the brilliance of premium tuna. Don’t miss out on this easy, elevated seafood delight!
Ingredients
- 200g tuna loin from Henderson
- 1 fresh lime
- 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot
- 1 avocado
- 4 small bread slices, toasted
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- Tabasco (optional)
Method
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Prepare the shallots and ginger: Finely chop the shallot and place it in a bowl. Peel and grate the ginger on top of the shallots.
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Prepare the tuna: Cut the tuna into 4cm cubes and add to the bowl with the shallots and ginger. Drizzle with olive oil and the juice of the lime. Add two pinches of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Marinate the tuna: Gently toss the tuna mixture to ensure it's well coated in the lime juice and olive oil. You can choose to mix the avocado in now or create a separate layer. Cover the bowl with cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the tuna to marinate.
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For the extra avocado layer. While the tuna marinates, cut the avocado into cubes. Place the cubes in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt to taste. Mix and set aside.
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Assemble the dish: Once ready, remove the tuna tartare from the fridge. On each plate, place half of the avocado and top with half of the tuna tartare, shaping it into a neat round mound. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, if using.
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Serve: Serve with the toasted bread slices on the side. For an extra spicy kick, sprinkle Tabasco over each bite.
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Enjoy!
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