Tuna Avocado Tartare Recipe
[Photograph: Carrie Vasios]
Tuna and avocado are dressed in a zesty lime dressing to make a no-cook first course.
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Adapted from Martha Rose Shulman.
- Yield:serves 4 (as a substantial appetizer or light main course)
- Active time: 10 minutes
- Total time:25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound sushi grade yellow fin tuna, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 avocado, cut into 1/4 pieces
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper
Directions
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1.
Place onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Let onion sit for five minutes then drain and pat dry.
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2.
In a large bowl, combine avocado, garlic, onion, capers, and lime juice.
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3.
Add tuna to bowl and toss gently to combine. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
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4.
Sprinkle tartare with cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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