Bluefin Tuna Tartar Recipes

BLUEFIN TUNA TARTAR

Steps:

• Tuna:
• Cut tuna into 1/4-inch dice and mix with oil, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to plate.
• Potatoes:
• Heat oil to 350 degrees F in a large, deep pot that is no more than halfway filled with oil. Add the potato slices and fry until just golden brown, about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
• Assembly:
• Make a small free-form pile of tuna on 1 end of each plate. Garnish the plates with caviar, chives, Chive Oil, and a pile of chips.
• Puree chives and oil in a food processor or blender until well blended. Strain through cheesecloth.

AHI TUNA TARTAR WITH WASABI CAVIAR AND SPICY GINGER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place tuna, marinade and sesame seeds in mixing bowl. Stir and let marinate for 5 minutes. While marinating, assemble "tower" base with avocado and pineapple. Top with marinated tuna and pack tightly.
• In a medium saucepan, heat sesame oil until smoking. Add the garlic, shallot, and ginger. Saute until garlic begins to change color. Deglaze pan with sake. Bring to a simmer and let reduce by half. Add vinegar, soy, and sugar. Return to a boil, blend and then strain into clean saucepan. Whisk in slurry and bring to a boil to thicken. Remove from heat. Chill before using.

MONTAUK BLUEFIN-TUNA TARTAR WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Dice the tuna into 1/8-inch pieces. Place in a mixing bowl and add the oil, herbs, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 2/3 of the lemon juice and mix again. Check seasoning and adjust as necessary.
• In another mixing bowl, season the arugula with the remaining lemon juice and some salt and pepper. Place equal amounts of the arugula onto 4 cold plates and top each portion with the tuna tartar.

BLUEFIN TUNA CARPACCIO WITH TRUFFLE SOY AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Fan out the tuna on a large chilled platter. Arrange the baby arugula evenly over the tuna. Place the shaved Parmesan over the arugula. In a squeeze bottle, combine the soy sauce and the white truffle oil. Shake and drizzle the sauce over all the ingredients. Grind the black peppercorns over the dish. Serve cold.

TUNA CEVICHE OR TARTARE WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• Prepare the tuna and refrigerate while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
• Place the onion in a small bowl, and cover with cold water. Let sit five minutes, then drain, rinse and dry on paper towels.
• In a medium bowl, combine the onion, garlic, chile, capers, avocado, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the lime juice. Toss together gently. Add the tuna to the bowl.
• Stir together the remaining lime juice and the olive oil. Pour over the tuna, and toss the mixture together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes, stirring gently from time to time.
• Just before serving, add the cilantro and toss together. Taste and adjust seasonings. Line plates with salad greens, spoon the ceviche on top, and serve.