Tuna tartare with avocado and lemon

Fresh bluefin tuna tartare seasoned with lemon and olive oil, accompanied by creamy avocado; light, low-carb starter.

Ingredients

fresh sashimi quality tuna, cut into small cubes

ripe avocado flesh, diced

extra virgin olive oil

lemon zest and juice

finely chopped shallot

chopped chives

sea ​​salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Check that the tuna is very fresh and clean; pat dry with absorbent paper then cut into small even cubes for a pleasant texture.
2. In a bowl, gently mix the tuna, shallot, chives, lemon zest and juice; season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Add the olive oil in a drizzle to combine without crushing the cubes; taste and adjust seasoning.
4. Arrange: pack half the tuna into a dressing circle in the center of the plate, add the diced avocado around or at the top; gently unmold and finish with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon zest.
5. Serve immediately, accompanied by fresh herb shoots or a small low-carb green salad.

Variants

• Replace the tuna with fresh salmon to vary the flavors.

Tips

• Process the tuna and avocado just before serving to avoid oxidation; keep cool until ready to serve.

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