TUNA TARTARE (BAREFOOT CONTESSA) INA GARTEN

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I just saw the Barefoot Contessa make this on her "Book Party" show, Barefoot Contessa Family Style, 2002. It reminded me of an affair I attended awhile back and they served Tuna Tartare -- I loved it! This runs the closest second to the one I had. I hope you will try it -- it is scrumptious! It requires at least 1 hour chilling time while the flavors marry.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 3/4 lbs very fresh tuna steaks
1 1/4 cups olive oil
5 limes, zest of, grated
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (please not the bottled)
2 1/2 teaspoons wasabi powder
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hot red pepper sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups minced scallions, white and green parts (12 scallions)
3 1/4 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno peppers, seeds removed
5 ripe Hass avocadoes
1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the tuna into 1/4-inch dice and place it in a very large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, wasabi, soy sauce, hot red pepper sauce, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour over the tuna, add the scallions and jalapeno, and mix well.
  • Cut the avocados in half, remove the seed, and peel.
  • Cut the avocados into 1/4-inch dice.
  • Carefully mix the avocado into the tuna mixture; so that the lime juice covers thewm. (To prevent discoloration).
  • Add the toasted sesame seeds, if using, and season to taste.
  • Allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for the flavors to blend.
  • Serve on crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.7, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 12.9, Sodium 429, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 8.4

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