Recipe Overview
Yield: 6 plated appetizers with 75 g of tuna per serving. 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 and minimum production = 6 servings.
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450 g
sushi-grade ahi tuna
, finely diced
75 g tuna per serving • Ingredient Library
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120 g
brioche bread
, cut into six rounds
BREAD-0001 • Brioche baking recipe
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40 g
red bell pepper
, finely diced
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40 g
yellow bell pepper
, finely diced
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40 g
green bell pepper
, finely diced
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12 g
red onion
, finely minced
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30 g
Nonpareil capers
, drained, rinsed and chopped
CONDIMENT-CAPER-NONPAREIL-BRINED • drained and rinsed edible weight
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50 g
Niçoise olives
, finely diced
FRUIT-OLIVE-NICOISE-CURED • drained, pitted edible weight
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30 g
fresh lemon juice
FRUIT-CITRUS-LEMON-FRESH • Ingredient Library
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120 g
extra-virgin olive oil
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8 g
flat-leaf parsley
, finely chopped
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5 g
sea salt
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1 g freshly ground
black pepper
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Preparation
Minimum production timing: 30 active prep min · 10 passive chilling min · 8 plating min · 8 cleanup min.
- Prepare and sharpen the knife: Begin with a properly sharpened chef’s knife or slicing knife. Hone the blade before use, sanitize the knife and cutting board, and dry both completely. A sharp blade creates clean cuts without crushing the tuna, helping the tartare maintain consistent texture, appearance, and portion yield.
- Prepare the tuna: Keep the ahi tuna well chilled. Trim the loin, cut uniform slices, then precise strips and an even small dice. Cover and refrigerate immediately 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 six 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 |