Recipe Overview
This elegant ahi tuna tartare combines chilled sushi-grade tuna with a bright Mediterranean relish of red, yellow, and green bell peppers, red onion, capers, Niçoise olives, lemon, parsley, and extra-virgin olive oil. A brioche base gives the tower structure and a delicate buttery contrast.
Chef Notes
Use only sushi-grade ahi tuna from a trusted supplier. Keep the fish at or below 40°F / 4°C, dice it while very cold, and season it only moments before plating so the texture remains clean and firm.
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Ingredients
Base recipe = 4 servings.
- 454 g sushi-grade ahi tuna, finely diced
- 120 g brioche, cut into four rounds
- 150 g red bell pepper, finely diced
- 150 g yellow bell pepper, finely diced
- 150 g green bell pepper, finely diced
- 12 g red onion, finely minced
- 30 g capers, rinsed and chopped
- 50 g Niçoise olives, finely diced
- 30 g fresh lemon juice
- 120 g extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 g flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 5 g sea salt
- 1 g freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Prepare the tuna: Keep the ahi tuna well chilled. Dice it evenly, cover, and refrigerate until assembly.
- Make the pepper relish: Combine the red, yellow, and green bell peppers with the red onion, capers, olives, lemon juice, parsley, salt, black pepper, and about two-thirds of the olive oil. Mix gently and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the brioche: Cut the brioche into four rounds sized to fit the ring mold. Toast very lightly only if a firmer base is desired, then cool completely.
- Season the tuna: Immediately before plating, toss the diced ahi tuna with the remaining olive oil and a light touch of sea salt.
- Build the tower: Place one brioche round in the bottom of a ring mold. Add a compact layer of pepper relish, then top with the seasoned tuna. Press very gently.
- Plate and serve: Carefully remove the ring mold. Garnish with parsley, microgreens, or a few drops of olive oil and serve immediately.
Service Suggestions
- Serve immediately as a chilled plated appetizer.
- Pair with cucumber ribbons, citrus, microgreens, or shaved fennel.
- Finish with lemon zest or a small drizzle of olive oil just before service.
Dietary / HACCP Notes
- Contains raw fish and gluten from brioche.
- Use sushi-grade tuna and keep it at or below 40°F / 4°C until service.
- Prevent cross-contamination by using sanitized knives, boards, bowls, and ring molds.
- Do not hold assembled tartare at room temperature; serve immediately and discard unsafe leftovers.
Nutrition (per serving, estimate)
| Calories | 390 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |