Tuna Tartare (Barefoot Contessa) Ina Garten

Submitted by Manami

"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."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 50

ingredients

• 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)

directions

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

Reviews

[La Dilettante]

This is fabulously delicious! It made a truly tasty sushi filling. Changes: I cut way down on the oil, and subbed 1/2 sesame oil for an even more Asian flavor. And instead of hot pepper sauce, I crushed some dried hot red peppers. Also, I didn't use as much lime juice---because I didn't have enough. Still tasted great.

 

[leokastenberg]

I made this with 1/3 proportions airing on the side of more wasabi and used it has a meal for 3 with some baguette to go with it.

 

[Mindy S.]

I have been making this about once a month for several years & everyone always loves it. I do use a good quality sesame oil instead of the toasted seeds. I serve it with a crispbread & salad for a light meal. Fantastic.

 

[atlgeorgiegirl]

Made this for Easter. A huge hit!

 

[glynn117]

I made half the recipe as part of the menu for a baby shower that I hosted this past weekend. Everyone really like it except for my husband, which is really strange because he loves tuna tartare. He said it had a "weird" flavor! I thought it was a tad too salty, but other than that it was pretty good. Thank you!