Best Zesty Italian Tartare Recipes

STEAK TARTARE

Steps:

• Cut the steak into 1-inch cubes and park in the freezer for 10 minutes.
• Whisk the vinegar, dry mustard and egg yolks together in a small bowl. Whisk continuously while streaming in the oil until emulsified, then whisk in the shallots, capers, salt, and roughly 2/3 of the celery leaves and parsley.
• Hand chop the meat to your desired texture. (Alternately, divide the meat into 4 batches and pulse each batch separately 3 to 4 times in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the standard S-blade.)
• With clean hands, quickly fold the meat and dressing together. Plate using a 3 3/4-inch pastry ring and garnish with the reserved herbs and lemon zest.

TUNA AND AVOCADO TARTARE TOSTADA

Steps:

• For the tortillas: Heat the oil in a heavy, high-sided pan to 350 degrees F. Fry the tortilla pieces a few at a time until lightly golden brown and crisp. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels and season with salt.
• For the avocado butter: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
• For the tartare: Combine tuna, mustard oil, olive oil, capers, chipotle, cilantro, and green onion in a large bowl. Gently fold in the avocado and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place each of the fried tortilla pieces on a plate and spread with a small dollop of the avocado butter. Top the butter with some of the tuna tartare. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

ZESTY ITALIAN CRESCENT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In large skillet, brown beef and onion then drain.
• Return meat to pan; add spaghetti sauce.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine mozzarella cheese and sour cream.
• Pour hot meat into an ungreased 12 x 8 inch dish.
• Spoon cheese mixture over meat.
• Unroll crescent roll dough over the top of the mixture.
• Mix parmesan cheese and butter together, then spread over the top of the dough.
• Bake 18-25 minutes or until golden brown.

ZESTY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• Toss tomatoes, butter, garlic, and thyme together in a bowl; pour onto prepared baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven until tomatoes are slightly charred and have reduced in size, about 1 hour.
• Transfer tomato mixture to a blender; add black pepper and kosher salt. Blend until smooth.

SALMON TARTARE

Steps:

• Place salmon on a plate; freeze until well chilled, about 20 minutes.
• Thinly slice salmon lengthwise into 1/8"-wide sheets. Cut each sheet into 1/8"-long strips. Cut strips crosswise into 1/8" cubes. Place salmon in a medium bowl. Add cucumber and the next 9 ingredients and toss to combine. Season tartare to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer tartare to a bowl and serve with chips.

CROSTINI WITH BEEF TARTARE AND WHITE TRUFFLE OIL

Steps:

• 1. In a chilled mixing bowl, mash the anchovies and garlic with a fork to make a paste. Add the shallots and capers and mash them into the paste. Add the egg and whisk it into the paste with the fork. Whisk in the mustard and orange zest.
• 2. In a slow, steady stream, add the olive oil, whisking constantly until incorporated. Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce.
• 3. Add the beef and mix well with a wooden spoon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 4. Mound some tartare in the center of each crostini. Garnish with parsley and drizzle with truffle oil.

ZESTY ITALIAN TARTARE

Steps:

• To make the dressing, in a large measuring pitcher, combine the olive, parsley, basil, garlic, onion, anchovy fillets, Parmesan, vinegar, the oils, the brown sugar, mustard, and the water. Emulsify with a hand blender and set aside.
• To prep the meat, cut the sirloin into 1/2-inch (12-mm) cubes, making sure there is no silver skin or gristle. Using a small blender or food processor, grind the meat until it has that steak tartare consistency. Place the ground meat in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the dressing and mix well. We recommend starting with half and adding more to taste.
• Toast the oil-brushed bread slices. If you want to get crazy, rub the toast with a garlic clove, and place an anchovy fillet on top of each slice.
• Place the tartare on a plate, arrange the toasted bread slices on the side, and spoon the pickled vegetables alongside the tartare. Garnish the tartare with the parsley and Parmesan shavings. Serve right away.