Herbed Tuna Carpaccio with Pickled Cucumber and Bean Salad

Thinly sliced marinated tuna served with a zesty pickled cucumber and mixed bean salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 253.1 kcals 1012.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 23.6 grams 94.2 grams
Fat 1.7 grams 6.8 grams
Protein 35.7 grams 142.8 grams
Cook Time
5 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
juice only
LegumesPulses
200
g
Mixed Beans
canned borlotti, butter, or cannellini; rinsed and drained
NutsSeeds
4
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
roughly chopped
4
tbsp
Chervil
roughly chopped
4
tbsp
Chives
roughly chopped
4
tbsp
Dill
roughly chopped
2
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
roughly chopped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
Seafood
500
g
Tuna Loin
very fresh, trimmed
Vegetables
1
piece
Cucumber
halved lengthways, seeds removed, finely sliced
1
piece
Red Chilli
seeded and finely sliced
1
piece
Red Onion
finely sliced
50
g
Mizuna Leaves
to serve

Steps

  • Rub the tuna loin with lime juice.
  • Mix the chopped herbs and spread them onto a sheet of cling film.
  • Roll the tuna in the herbs until it is completely coated.
  • Wrap the tuna tightly in cling film to form a cylinder and freeze for two hours.
  • Warm the sliced cucumber in a frying pan over low heat until excess water evaporates.
  • Add vinegar, sugar, and chilli, bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
  • Pour the hot cucumber mixture over the sliced onion and allow to cool.
  • Stir in the mixed beans and parsley, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Slice the chilled tuna very thinly and arrange in a circle on a plate.
  • Garnish with mizuna leaves and the cucumber bean salad.