Tuna Tartare

Name: Tuna Tartare
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb sushi grade tuna, cut into 1/2 inch dice; 1 beefsteak tomato, peeled, seeded and diced; 1 small shallot, minced; 1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted; 2 tablespoons capers; 4 large fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces; grated zest of half a lemon; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 cucumber, sliced thin; salt and pepper

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb sushi grade tuna, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 beefsteak tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
1 small shallot, minced
1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted
2 tablespoons capers
4 large fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
grated zest of half a lemon
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cucumber, sliced thin
salt and pepper

Directions

1

On 6 cold plates chilled in your refrigerator, arrange the sliced Ontario greenhouse cucumbers in a circle.
2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3

To serve, spoon tuna mixture on top of the cucumbers.
4

Quick tip.
5

Ahi or Yellowfin tuna is widely used in raw dishes, especially in sashimi.This fish is also great for grilling.