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Slices of cured meat topped with capers, chopped red onion, fried shallots, fresh herbs, and drizzled with olive oil.

Tuna Crudo w/ Yuzu Vinaigrette

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A light, elegant raw tuna dish dressed with a zesty yuzu vinaigrette and garnished with crispy shallots and capers. Perfect for entertaining or a fresh starter.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Seafood
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Calories: 464

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ lb tuna akami, sushi grade
  • ½ red onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 tablespoon crispy shallots
  • 2 tablespoon yuzu concentrate
  • 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • Maldon salt to taste

Equipment

  • Sharp chef’s knife
  • Serving plate
  • Squeeze bottle or small jar with lid

Method
 

  1. Slice tuna against the grain into ¼ inch slices, then cut into ¼ inch strips. Set aside.
  2. Dice the red onion and set aside.
  3. Combine yuzu concentrate, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, and a pinch of Maldon salt in a small squeeze bottle. Shake to mix.
  4. Slowly drizzle in ⅓ of the olive oil while shaking, repeat until all olive oil is incorporated and emulsified.
  5. Plate the tuna slices spaced out on a serving dish.
  6. Drizzle the yuzu vinaigrette over the fish evenly.
  7. Garnish with capers and diced red onion.
  8. Finish with a drizzle of the best extra virgin olive oil you have and a sprinkle of Maldon salt. Top with crispy shallots for crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 66gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 970mgPotassium: 695mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 206IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 6mg

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