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TUNA CARPACCIO WITH WATERCRESS SALAD AND BALSAMIC DRESSING



Tuna Carpaccio with Watercress Salad and Balsamic Dressing image

Provided by Eric Ripert

Categories     Citrus     Fish     Leafy Green     Herb     Mustard     Appetizer     Freeze/Chill     No-Cook     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Fine sea salt
1 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks, cut into 1-inch squares
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh chives
1 teaspoon minced shallot
2 cups (loosely packed) watercress sprigs (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar and mustard in small bowl; whisk in 4 tablespoons olive oil. Season dressing to taste with sea salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
  • Place 1 sheet of plastic wrap on damp work surface (to prevent plastic from slipping). Arrange 1/4 of tuna squares 1 inch apart in circle on plastic. Cover with second sheet of plastic. Using flat side of mallet, gently pound tuna squares until they are very thin and form an 8- to 9-inch solid round. Place tuna round, still in plastic, on plate. Form 3 more rounds with remaining tuna. Refrigerate tuna carpaccio at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • Peel 1 plastic sheet from each tuna carpaccio round; invert onto plates and peel off remaining plastic. Brush each with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then sprinkle with lemon juice, chives, shallot, sea salt, and pepper. Toss watercress and 2 tablespoons dressing in medium bowl; season to taste with sea salt and pepper. Mound watercress atop and serve.

TUNA CARPACCIO WITH BASIL CREAM AND WHITE TRUFFLES



Tuna Carpaccio with Basil Cream and White Truffles image

Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces fresh tuna
2 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 ounce fresh white truffle

Steps:

  • Cut the tuna into 18 cubes, each one 1/2-inch thick, and 1 1/4-inch square. Place the cubes between sheets of lightly-oiled wax paper and flatten with a cleaver. You will have 18 very thin, fairly round "scallops" of tuna. Divide among 6 dinner plates and chill.
  • Prepare the sauce: Put the egg yolks in a food processor. Add the lemon juice, and blend for 3 seconds. Add the oil, by drops, at first, then in a thin stream. The sauce will be fairly thick. Add the basil, blend for 3 seconds, then add the cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerating for 30 minutes brings out the flavor.
  • When ready to serve, pour the sauce over the tuna slices. Shave the white truffle over all, and garnish each plate with fresh basil leaves.
  • Note: Fresh white truffles from Piedmont are available in the U.S. from September through December. They are hideously expensive. The dish also works without them, or with extra-thin slices of white mushrooms sprinkled over the tuna.

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